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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,680.07, 45,995.43 and 17,344.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,680.07, 45,995.43 and 17,344.83 is: 26,003.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,680.07 : 45,995.43 = 17,344.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,680.07/45,995.43 = 17,344.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,680.07x = 45,995.43 × 17,344.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,680.07x = 797,782,914.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,782,914.13/30,680.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,003.30

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