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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,197.24, 45,252.10 and 17,021.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,197.24, 45,252.10 and 17,021.58 is: 25,507.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,197.24 : 45,252.10 = 17,021.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,197.24/45,252.10 = 17,021.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,197.24x = 45,252.10 × 17,021.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,197.24x = 770,262,240.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,262,240.32/30,197.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,507.70

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