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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,621.63, 45,940.95 and 17,483.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,621.63, 45,940.95 and 17,483.22 is: 26,229.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,621.63 : 45,940.95 = 17,483.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,621.63/45,940.95 = 17,483.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,621.63x = 45,940.95 × 17,483.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,621.63x = 803,195,735.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,195,735.86/30,621.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,229.69

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