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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,419.88, 45,592.15 and 17,232.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,419.88, 45,592.15 and 17,232.27 is: 25,827.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,419.88 : 45,592.15 = 17,232.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,419.88/45,592.15 = 17,232.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,419.88x = 45,592.15 × 17,232.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,419.88x = 785,656,238.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,656,238.68/30,419.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,827.07

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