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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,205.50, 45,264.45 and 17,029.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,205.50, 45,264.45 and 17,029.86 is: 25,520.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,205.50 : 45,264.45 = 17,029.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,205.50/45,264.45 = 17,029.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,205.50x = 45,264.45 × 17,029.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,205.50x = 770,847,246.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,847,246.48/30,205.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,520.10

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