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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,402.19, 45,572.30 and 17,226.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,402.19, 45,572.30 and 17,226.73 is: 25,822.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,402.19 : 45,572.30 = 17,226.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,402.19/45,572.30 = 17,226.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,402.19x = 45,572.30 × 17,226.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,402.19x = 785,061,707.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,061,707.58/30,402.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,822.54

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