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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,627.74, 45,941.06 and 17,452.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,627.74, 45,941.06 and 17,452.02 is: 26,177.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,627.74 : 45,941.06 = 17,452.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,627.74/45,941.06 = 17,452.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,627.74x = 45,941.06 × 17,452.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,627.74x = 801,764,297.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,764,297.94/30,627.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,177.72

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