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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,327.37, 45,499.29 and 17,188.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,327.37, 45,499.29 and 17,188.97 is: 25,788.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,327.37 : 45,499.29 = 17,188.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,327.37/45,499.29 = 17,188.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,327.37x = 45,499.29 × 17,188.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,327.37x = 782,085,930.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,085,930.83/30,327.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,788.12

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