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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,611.93, 45,874.08 and 17,437.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,611.93, 45,874.08 and 17,437.07 is: 26,130.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,611.93 : 45,874.08 = 17,437.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,611.93/45,874.08 = 17,437.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,611.93x = 45,874.08 × 17,437.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,611.93x = 799,909,658.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,909,658.83/30,611.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,130.66

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