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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,232.48, 45,286.35 and 17,714.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,232.48, 45,286.35 and 17,714.49 is: 26,535.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,232.48 : 45,286.35 = 17,714.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,232.48/45,286.35 = 17,714.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,232.48x = 45,286.35 × 17,714.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,232.48x = 802,224,594.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,224,594.21/30,232.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,535.19

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