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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,647.40, 45,972.45 and 17,320.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,647.40, 45,972.45 and 17,320.20 is: 25,981.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,647.40 : 45,972.45 = 17,320.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,647.40/45,972.45 = 17,320.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,647.40x = 45,972.45 × 17,320.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,647.40x = 796,252,028.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,252,028.49/30,647.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,981.06

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