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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,190.83, 45,247.97 and 17,050.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,190.83, 45,247.97 and 17,050.60 is: 25,554.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,190.83 : 45,247.97 = 17,050.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,190.83/45,247.97 = 17,050.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,190.83x = 45,247.97 × 17,050.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,190.83x = 771,505,040.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,505,040.56/30,190.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,554.29

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