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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,190.50, 45,241.98 and 17,014.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,190.50, 45,241.98 and 17,014.83 is: 25,497.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,190.50 : 45,241.98 = 17,014.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,190.50/45,241.98 = 17,014.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,190.50x = 45,241.98 × 17,014.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,190.50x = 769,784,598.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,784,598.56/30,190.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,497.58

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