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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,186.80, 45,323.40 and 17,064.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,186.80, 45,323.40 and 17,064.80 is: 25,621.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,186.80 : 45,323.40 = 17,064.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,186.80/45,323.40 = 17,064.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,186.80x = 45,323.40 × 17,064.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,186.80x = 773,434,756.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,434,756.32/30,186.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,621.62

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