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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,615.84, 45,879.94 and 17,440.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,615.84, 45,879.94 and 17,440.98 is: 26,136.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,615.84 : 45,879.94 = 17,440.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,615.84/45,879.94 = 17,440.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,615.84x = 45,879.94 × 17,440.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,615.84x = 800,191,115.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,191,115.94/30,615.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,136.51

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