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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,615.30, 45,879.14 and 17,440.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,615.30, 45,879.14 and 17,440.45 is: 26,135.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,615.30 : 45,879.14 = 17,440.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,615.30/45,879.14 = 17,440.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,615.30x = 45,879.14 × 17,440.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,615.30x = 800,152,776.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,152,776.12/30,615.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,135.72

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