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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,213.24, 45,276.09 and 17,037.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,213.24, 45,276.09 and 17,037.60 is: 25,531.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,213.24 : 45,276.09 = 17,037.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,213.24/45,276.09 = 17,037.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,213.24x = 45,276.09 × 17,037.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,213.24x = 771,395,910.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,395,910.98/30,213.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,531.72

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