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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,283.55, 45,375.34 and 17,597.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,283.55, 45,375.34 and 17,597.70 is: 26,367.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,283.55 : 45,375.34 = 17,597.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,283.55/45,375.34 = 17,597.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,283.55x = 45,375.34 × 17,597.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,283.55x = 798,501,393.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,501,393.84/30,283.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,367.50

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