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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,635.02, 45,996.27 and 17,503.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,635.02, 45,996.27 and 17,503.30 is: 26,279.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,635.02 : 45,996.27 = 17,503.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,635.02/45,996.27 = 17,503.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,635.02x = 45,996.27 × 17,503.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,635.02x = 805,086,512.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,086,512.69/30,635.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,279.94

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