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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,649.62, 45,941.76 and 17,473.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,649.62, 45,941.76 and 17,473.62 is: 26,191.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,649.62 : 45,941.76 = 17,473.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,649.62/45,941.76 = 17,473.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,649.62x = 45,941.76 × 17,473.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,649.62x = 802,768,856.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,768,856.37/30,649.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,191.80

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