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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,649.40, 45,975.46 and 17,322.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,649.40, 45,975.46 and 17,322.20 is: 25,984.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,649.40 : 45,975.46 = 17,322.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,649.40/45,975.46 = 17,322.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,649.40x = 45,975.46 × 17,322.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,649.40x = 796,396,113.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,396,113.21/30,649.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,984.07

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