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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,710.14, 45,991.40 and 17,522.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,710.14, 45,991.40 and 17,522.53 is: 26,241.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,710.14 : 45,991.40 = 17,522.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,710.14/45,991.40 = 17,522.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,710.14x = 45,991.40 × 17,522.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,710.14x = 805,885,713.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,885,713.61/30,710.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,241.68

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