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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,208.56, 45,268.98 and 17,032.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,208.56, 45,268.98 and 17,032.80 is: 25,524.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,208.56 : 45,268.98 = 17,032.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,208.56/45,268.98 = 17,032.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,208.56x = 45,268.98 × 17,032.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,208.56x = 771,057,482.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,057,482.54/30,208.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,524.47

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