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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,214.55, 45,283.55 and 17,074.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,214.55, 45,283.55 and 17,074.32 is: 25,589.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,214.55 : 45,283.55 = 17,074.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,214.55/45,283.55 = 17,074.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,214.55x = 45,283.55 × 17,074.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,214.55x = 773,185,738.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,185,738.06/30,214.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,589.85

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