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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,533.62, 45,800.07 and 17,207.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,533.62, 45,800.07 and 17,207.62 is: 25,811.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,533.62 : 45,800.07 = 17,207.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,533.62/45,800.07 = 17,207.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,533.62x = 45,800.07 × 17,207.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,533.62x = 788,110,200.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,110,200.53/30,533.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,811.23

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