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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,222.24, 45,289.61 and 17,046.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,222.24, 45,289.61 and 17,046.57 is: 25,545.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,222.24 : 45,289.61 = 17,046.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,222.24/45,289.61 = 17,046.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,222.24x = 45,289.61 × 17,046.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,222.24x = 772,032,507.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,032,507.14/30,222.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,545.18

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