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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,216.34, 45,286.17 and 17,076.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,216.34, 45,286.17 and 17,076.07 is: 25,592.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,216.34 : 45,286.17 = 17,076.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,216.34/45,286.17 = 17,076.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,216.34x = 45,286.17 × 17,076.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,216.34x = 773,309,808.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,309,808.95/30,216.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,592.44

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