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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,404.19, 45,575.30 and 17,228.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,404.19, 45,575.30 and 17,228.73 is: 25,825.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,404.19 : 45,575.30 = 17,228.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,404.19/45,575.30 = 17,228.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,404.19x = 45,575.30 × 17,228.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,404.19x = 785,204,452.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,204,452.23/30,404.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,825.53

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