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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,173.22, 45,245.20 and 17,697.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,173.22, 45,245.20 and 17,697.32 is: 26,537.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,173.22 : 45,245.20 = 17,697.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,173.22/45,245.20 = 17,697.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,173.22x = 45,245.20 × 17,697.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,173.22x = 800,718,782.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,718,782.86/30,173.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,537.40

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