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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,492.28, 45,741.84 and 17,341.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,492.28, 45,741.84 and 17,341.12 is: 26,013.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,492.28 : 45,741.84 = 17,341.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,492.28/45,741.84 = 17,341.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,492.28x = 45,741.84 × 17,341.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,492.28x = 793,214,736.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,214,736.46/30,492.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,013.62

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