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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,269.60, 45,404.40 and 17,147.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,269.60, 45,404.40 and 17,147.60 is: 25,721.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,269.60 : 45,404.40 = 17,147.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,269.60/45,404.40 = 17,147.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,269.60x = 45,404.40 × 17,147.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,269.60x = 778,576,489.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,576,489.44/30,269.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,721.40

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