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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,428.88, 45,605.64 and 17,241.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,428.88, 45,605.64 and 17,241.27 is: 25,840.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,428.88 : 45,605.64 = 17,241.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,428.88/45,605.64 = 17,241.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,428.88x = 45,605.64 × 17,241.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,428.88x = 786,299,152.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,299,152.76/30,428.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,840.56

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