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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,198.24, 45,253.61 and 17,022.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,198.24, 45,253.61 and 17,022.57 is: 25,509.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,198.24 : 45,253.61 = 17,022.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,198.24/45,253.61 = 17,022.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,198.24x = 45,253.61 × 17,022.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,198.24x = 770,332,743.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,332,743.98/30,198.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,509.19

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