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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,514.51, 45,764.59 and 17,193.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,514.51, 45,764.59 and 17,193.29 is: 25,785.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,514.51 : 45,764.59 = 17,193.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,514.51/45,764.59 = 17,193.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,514.51x = 45,764.59 × 17,193.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,514.51x = 786,843,867.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,843,867.60/30,514.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,785.89

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