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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,230.28, 45,301.50 and 17,054.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,230.28, 45,301.50 and 17,054.64 is: 25,557.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,230.28 : 45,301.50 = 17,054.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,230.28/45,301.50 = 17,054.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,230.28x = 45,301.50 × 17,054.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,230.28x = 772,600,773.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,600,773.96/30,230.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,557.18

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