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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,606.69, 45,910.44 and 17,443.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,606.69, 45,910.44 and 17,443.38 is: 26,165.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,606.69 : 45,910.44 = 17,443.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,606.69/45,910.44 = 17,443.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,606.69x = 45,910.44 × 17,443.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,606.69x = 800,833,250.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,833,250.89/30,606.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,165.30

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