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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,236, 45,310.24 and 17,060.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,236, 45,310.24 and 17,060.52 is: 25,566.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,236 : 45,310.24 = 17,060.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,236/45,310.24 = 17,060.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,236x = 45,310.24 × 17,060.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,236x = 773,016,255.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,016,255.72/30,236
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,566.09

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