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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,607.64, 45,911.37 and 17,274.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,607.64, 45,911.37 and 17,274.59 is: 25,911.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,607.64 : 45,911.37 = 17,274.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,607.64/45,911.37 = 17,274.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,607.64x = 45,911.37 × 17,274.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,607.64x = 793,099,863.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,099,863.53/30,607.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,911.83

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