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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,648.62, 45,940.26 and 17,472.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,648.62, 45,940.26 and 17,472.62 is: 26,190.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,648.62 : 45,940.26 = 17,472.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,648.62/45,940.26 = 17,472.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,648.62x = 45,940.26 × 17,472.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,648.62x = 802,696,705.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,696,705.68/30,648.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,190.31

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