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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,483.04, 45,694.26 and 17,308.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,483.04, 45,694.26 and 17,308.12 is: 25,944.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,483.04 : 45,694.26 = 17,308.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,483.04/45,694.26 = 17,308.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,483.04x = 45,694.26 × 17,308.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,483.04x = 790,881,735.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,881,735.39/30,483.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,944.98

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