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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,494.28, 45,744.84 and 17,343.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,494.28, 45,744.84 and 17,343.12 is: 26,016.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,494.28 : 45,744.84 = 17,343.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,494.28/45,744.84 = 17,343.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,494.28x = 45,744.84 × 17,343.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,494.28x = 793,358,249.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,358,249.50/30,494.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,016.63

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