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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,607.10, 45,910.65 and 17,485.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,607.10, 45,910.65 and 17,485.10 is: 26,227.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,607.10 : 45,910.65 = 17,485.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,607.10/45,910.65 = 17,485.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,607.10x = 45,910.65 × 17,485.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,607.10x = 802,752,306.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,752,306.32/30,607.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,227.65

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