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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,231.33, 45,284.62 and 17,713.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,231.33, 45,284.62 and 17,713.38 is: 26,533.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,231.33 : 45,284.62 = 17,713.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,231.33/45,284.62 = 17,713.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,231.33x = 45,284.62 × 17,713.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,231.33x = 802,143,840.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,143,840.96/30,231.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,533.53

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