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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,254.80, 45,425.40 and 17,132.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,254.80, 45,425.40 and 17,132.80 is: 25,723.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,254.80 : 45,425.40 = 17,132.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,254.80/45,425.40 = 17,132.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,254.80x = 45,425.40 × 17,132.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,254.80x = 778,264,293.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,264,293.12/30,254.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,723.66

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