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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,206.80, 45,331.80 and 17,045.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,206.80, 45,331.80 and 17,045.20 is: 25,579.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,206.80 : 45,331.80 = 17,045.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,206.80/45,331.80 = 17,045.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,206.80x = 45,331.80 × 17,045.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,206.80x = 772,689,597.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,689,597.36/30,206.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,579.99

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