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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,434.80, 45,652.20 and 17,312.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,434.80, 45,652.20 and 17,312.80 is: 25,969.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,434.80 : 45,652.20 = 17,312.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,434.80/45,652.20 = 17,312.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,434.80x = 45,652.20 × 17,312.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,434.80x = 790,367,408.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,367,408.16/30,434.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,969.20

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