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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,546.75, 45,830.52 and 17,203.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,546.75, 45,830.52 and 17,203.62 is: 25,811.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,546.75 : 45,830.52 = 17,203.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,546.75/45,830.52 = 17,203.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,546.75x = 45,830.52 × 17,203.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,546.75x = 788,450,850.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,450,850.48/30,546.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,811.28

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