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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,371.62, 45,542.80 and 17,220.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,371.62, 45,542.80 and 17,220.46 is: 25,822.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,371.62 : 45,542.80 = 17,220.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,371.62/45,542.80 = 17,220.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,371.62x = 45,542.80 × 17,220.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,371.62x = 784,267,965.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,267,965.69/30,371.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,822.39

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