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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,609.68, 45,870.71 and 17,434.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,609.68, 45,870.71 and 17,434.85 is: 26,127.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,609.68 : 45,870.71 = 17,434.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,609.68/45,870.71 = 17,434.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,609.68x = 45,870.71 × 17,434.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,609.68x = 799,748,631.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,748,631.72/30,609.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,127.32

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