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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,172.21, 45,243.70 and 17,696.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,172.21, 45,243.70 and 17,696.32 is: 26,535.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,172.21 : 45,243.70 = 17,696.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,172.21/45,243.70 = 17,696.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,172.21x = 45,243.70 × 17,696.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,172.21x = 800,646,993.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,646,993.18/30,172.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,535.91

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