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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,422.88, 45,596.64 and 17,235.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,422.88, 45,596.64 and 17,235.27 is: 25,831.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,422.88 : 45,596.64 = 17,235.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,422.88/45,596.64 = 17,235.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,422.88x = 45,596.64 × 17,235.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,422.88x = 785,870,401.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,870,401.49/30,422.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,831.56

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