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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,266.20, 45,377.70 and 17,122.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,266.20, 45,377.70 and 17,122.60 is: 25,671.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,266.20 : 45,377.70 = 17,122.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,266.20/45,377.70 = 17,122.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,266.20x = 45,377.70 × 17,122.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,266.20x = 776,984,206.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,984,206.02/30,266.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,671.68

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