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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,216.24, 45,280.59 and 17,040.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,216.24, 45,280.59 and 17,040.60 is: 25,536.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,216.24 : 45,280.59 = 17,040.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,216.24/45,280.59 = 17,040.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,216.24x = 45,280.59 × 17,040.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,216.24x = 771,608,421.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,608,421.95/30,216.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,536.22

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