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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,397.74, 45,611.73 and 17,062.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,397.74, 45,611.73 and 17,062.44 is: 25,602.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,397.74 : 45,611.73 = 17,062.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,397.74/45,611.73 = 17,062.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,397.74x = 45,611.73 × 17,062.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,397.74x = 778,247,406.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,247,406.42/30,397.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,602.15

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