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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,714.88, 45,998.52 and 17,527.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,714.88, 45,998.52 and 17,527.28 is: 26,248.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,714.88 : 45,998.52 = 17,527.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,714.88/45,998.52 = 17,527.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,714.88x = 45,998.52 × 17,527.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,714.88x = 806,228,939.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,228,939.63/30,714.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,248.81

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