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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,283.79, 45,433.27 and 17,814.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,283.79, 45,433.27 and 17,814.24 is: 26,725.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,283.79 : 45,433.27 = 17,814.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,283.79/45,433.27 = 17,814.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,283.79x = 45,433.27 × 17,814.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,283.79x = 809,359,198.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,359,198.03/30,283.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,725.83

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