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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,605.11, 45,863.92 and 17,430.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,605.11, 45,863.92 and 17,430.26 is: 26,120.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,605.11 : 45,863.92 = 17,430.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,605.11/45,863.92 = 17,430.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,605.11x = 45,863.92 × 17,430.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,605.11x = 799,420,050.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,420,050.22/30,605.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,120.48

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