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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,396.24, 45,609.48 and 17,060.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,396.24, 45,609.48 and 17,060.94 is: 25,599.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,396.24 : 45,609.48 = 17,060.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,396.24/45,609.48 = 17,060.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,396.24x = 45,609.48 × 17,060.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,396.24x = 778,140,601.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,140,601.71/30,396.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,599.90

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