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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,397.24, 45,610.98 and 17,061.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,397.24, 45,610.98 and 17,061.94 is: 25,601.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,397.24 : 45,610.98 = 17,061.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,397.24/45,610.98 = 17,061.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,397.24x = 45,610.98 × 17,061.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,397.24x = 778,211,804.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,211,804.10/30,397.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,601.40

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