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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,253.20, 45,310.68 and 17,915.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,253.20, 45,310.68 and 17,915.28 is: 26,831.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,253.20 : 45,310.68 = 17,915.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,253.20/45,310.68 = 17,915.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,253.20x = 45,310.68 × 17,915.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,253.20x = 811,753,519.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,753,519.19/30,253.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,831.99

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