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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,592.05, 45,828.45 and 17,224.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,592.05, 45,828.45 and 17,224.18 is: 25,802.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,592.05 : 45,828.45 = 17,224.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,592.05/45,828.45 = 17,224.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,592.05x = 45,828.45 × 17,224.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,592.05x = 789,357,614.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,357,614.99/30,592.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,802.70

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