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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,206.30, 45,271.17 and 17,066.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,206.30, 45,271.17 and 17,066.07 is: 25,577.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,206.30 : 45,271.17 = 17,066.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,206.30/45,271.17 = 17,066.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,206.30x = 45,271.17 × 17,066.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,206.30x = 772,600,956.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,600,956.20/30,206.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,577.48

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