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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,024.06, 45,021.20 and 17,547.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,024.06, 45,021.20 and 17,547.22 is: 26,312.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,024.06 : 45,021.20 = 17,547.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,024.06/45,021.20 = 17,547.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,024.06x = 45,021.20 × 17,547.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,024.06x = 789,996,901.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,996,901.06/30,024.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,312.13

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