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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,672.68, 45,927 and 17,506.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,672.68, 45,927 and 17,506.94 is: 26,213.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,672.68 : 45,927 = 17,506.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,672.68/45,927 = 17,506.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,672.68x = 45,927 × 17,506.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,672.68x = 804,041,003.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,041,003.75/30,672.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,213.59

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