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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,652.64, 45,946.24 and 17,476.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,652.64, 45,946.24 and 17,476.64 is: 26,196.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,652.64 : 45,946.24 = 17,476.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,652.64/45,946.24 = 17,476.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,652.64x = 45,946.24 × 17,476.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,652.64x = 802,985,895.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,985,895.83/30,652.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,196.30

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