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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,174.92, 45,262.60 and 17,026.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,174.92, 45,262.60 and 17,026.60 is: 25,540.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,174.92 : 45,262.60 = 17,026.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,174.92/45,262.60 = 17,026.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,174.92x = 45,262.60 × 17,026.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,174.92x = 770,668,185.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,668,185.16/30,174.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,540.02

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