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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,276.37, 45,430.35 and 17,154.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,276.37, 45,430.35 and 17,154.37 is: 25,740.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,276.37 : 45,430.35 = 17,154.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,276.37/45,430.35 = 17,154.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,276.37x = 45,430.35 × 17,154.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,276.37x = 779,329,033.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,329,033.13/30,276.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,740.50

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