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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,444.48, 45,624.99 and 17,123.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,444.48, 45,624.99 and 17,123.93 is: 25,662.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,444.48 : 45,624.99 = 17,123.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,444.48/45,624.99 = 17,123.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,444.48x = 45,624.99 × 17,123.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,444.48x = 781,278,906.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,278,906.89/30,444.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,662.42

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