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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,652.26, 45,945.66 and 17,476.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,652.26, 45,945.66 and 17,476.26 is: 26,195.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,652.26 : 45,945.66 = 17,476.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,652.26/45,945.66 = 17,476.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,652.26x = 45,945.66 × 17,476.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,652.26x = 802,958,300.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,958,300.03/30,652.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,195.73

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