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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,146.96, 45,261.40 and 17,022.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,146.96, 45,261.40 and 17,022.80 is: 25,557.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,146.96 : 45,261.40 = 17,022.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,146.96/45,261.40 = 17,022.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,146.96x = 45,261.40 × 17,022.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,146.96x = 770,475,759.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,475,759.92/30,146.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,557.33

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