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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,451.71, 45,612.75 and 17,297.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,451.71, 45,612.75 and 17,297.31 is: 25,909.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,451.71 : 45,612.75 = 17,297.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,451.71/45,612.75 = 17,297.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,451.71x = 45,612.75 × 17,297.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,451.71x = 788,977,876.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,977,876.70/30,451.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,909.15

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