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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,144.48, 45,240.96 and 17,009.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,144.48, 45,240.96 and 17,009.52 is: 25,527.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,144.48 : 45,240.96 = 17,009.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,144.48/45,240.96 = 17,009.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,144.48x = 45,240.96 × 17,009.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,144.48x = 769,527,013.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,527,013.94/30,144.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,527.96

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