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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,713.40, 45,996.27 and 17,525.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,713.40, 45,996.27 and 17,525.79 is: 26,246.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,713.40 : 45,996.27 = 17,525.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,713.40/45,996.27 = 17,525.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,713.40x = 45,996.27 × 17,525.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,713.40x = 806,120,968.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,120,968.80/30,713.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,246.56

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