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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,639.68, 45,959.04 and 17,463.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,639.68, 45,959.04 and 17,463.92 is: 26,195.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,639.68 : 45,959.04 = 17,463.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,639.68/45,959.04 = 17,463.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,639.68x = 45,959.04 × 17,463.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,639.68x = 802,624,997.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,624,997.84/30,639.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,195.61

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