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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,573.05, 45,851.97 and 17,251.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,573.05, 45,851.97 and 17,251.89 is: 25,873.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,573.05 : 45,851.97 = 17,251.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,573.05/45,851.97 = 17,251.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,573.05x = 45,851.97 × 17,251.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,573.05x = 791,033,035.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,033,035.47/30,573.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,873.54

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