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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,484.80, 45,727.20 and 17,362.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,484.80, 45,727.20 and 17,362.80 is: 26,044.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,484.80 : 45,727.20 = 17,362.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,484.80/45,727.20 = 17,362.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,484.80x = 45,727.20 × 17,362.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,484.80x = 793,952,228.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,952,228.16/30,484.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,044.20

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