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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,224.34, 45,265.23 and 17,717.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,224.34, 45,265.23 and 17,717.94 is: 26,535.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,224.34 : 45,265.23 = 17,717.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,224.34/45,265.23 = 17,717.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,224.34x = 45,265.23 × 17,717.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,224.34x = 802,006,629.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,006,629.23/30,224.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,535.12

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