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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,656.58, 45,960.24 and 17,321.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,656.58, 45,960.24 and 17,321.35 is: 25,968.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,656.58 : 45,960.24 = 17,321.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,656.58/45,960.24 = 17,321.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,656.58x = 45,960.24 × 17,321.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,656.58x = 796,093,568.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,093,568.62/30,656.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,968.11

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