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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,190.80, 45,329.40 and 17,068.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,190.80, 45,329.40 and 17,068.80 is: 25,627.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,190.80 : 45,329.40 = 17,068.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,190.80/45,329.40 = 17,068.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,190.80x = 45,329.40 × 17,068.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,190.80x = 773,718,462.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,718,462.72/30,190.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,627.62

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