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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,427.44, 45,641.16 and 17,101.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,427.44, 45,641.16 and 17,101.32 is: 25,651.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,427.44 : 45,641.16 = 17,101.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,427.44/45,641.16 = 17,101.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,427.44x = 45,641.16 × 17,101.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,427.44x = 780,524,082.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,524,082.33/30,427.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,651.98

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