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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,536.12, 45,803.82 and 17,210.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,536.12, 45,803.82 and 17,210.12 is: 25,814.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,536.12 : 45,803.82 = 17,210.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,536.12/45,803.82 = 17,210.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,536.12x = 45,803.82 × 17,210.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,536.12x = 788,289,238.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,289,238.66/30,536.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,814.98

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