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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,499.14, 45,717.39 and 17,323.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,499.14, 45,717.39 and 17,323.38 is: 25,967.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,499.14 : 45,717.39 = 17,323.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,499.14/45,717.39 = 17,323.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,499.14x = 45,717.39 × 17,323.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,499.14x = 791,979,719.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,979,719.58/30,499.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,967.28

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