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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,609.64, 45,914.37 and 17,276.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,609.64, 45,914.37 and 17,276.59 is: 25,914.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,609.64 : 45,914.37 = 17,276.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,609.64/45,914.37 = 17,276.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,609.64x = 45,914.37 × 17,276.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,609.64x = 793,243,745.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,243,745.60/30,609.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,914.83

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