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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,251.20, 45,307.68 and 17,913.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,251.20, 45,307.68 and 17,913.28 is: 26,828.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,251.20 : 45,307.68 = 17,913.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,251.20/45,307.68 = 17,913.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,251.20x = 45,307.68 × 17,913.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,251.20x = 811,609,157.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,609,157.99/30,251.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,828.99

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