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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,196.74, 45,251.35 and 17,021.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,196.74, 45,251.35 and 17,021.08 is: 25,506.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,196.74 : 45,251.35 = 17,021.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,196.74/45,251.35 = 17,021.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,196.74x = 45,251.35 × 17,021.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,196.74x = 770,226,848.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,226,848.46/30,196.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,506.95

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