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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,193.25, 45,246.10 and 17,017.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,193.25, 45,246.10 and 17,017.58 is: 25,501.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,193.25 : 45,246.10 = 17,017.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,193.25/45,246.10 = 17,017.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,193.25x = 45,246.10 × 17,017.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,193.25x = 769,979,126.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,979,126.44/30,193.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,501.70

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