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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,415.88, 45,586.15 and 17,228.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,415.88, 45,586.15 and 17,228.27 is: 25,821.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,415.88 : 45,586.15 = 17,228.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,415.88/45,586.15 = 17,228.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,415.88x = 45,586.15 × 17,228.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,415.88x = 785,370,500.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,370,500.46/30,415.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,821.07

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