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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,417.88, 45,589.15 and 17,230.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,417.88, 45,589.15 and 17,230.27 is: 25,824.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,417.88 : 45,589.15 = 17,230.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,417.88/45,589.15 = 17,230.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,417.88x = 45,589.15 × 17,230.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,417.88x = 785,513,363.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,513,363.57/30,417.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,824.07

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