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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,614.42, 45,877.80 and 17,439.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,614.42, 45,877.80 and 17,439.56 is: 26,134.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,614.42 : 45,877.80 = 17,439.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,614.42/45,877.80 = 17,439.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,614.42x = 45,877.80 × 17,439.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,614.42x = 800,088,760.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,088,760.46/30,614.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,134.38

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