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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,024.54, 41,420.82 and 17,274.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,024.54, 41,420.82 and 17,274.96 is: 23,831.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,024.54 : 41,420.82 = 17,274.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,024.54/41,420.82 = 17,274.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,024.54x = 41,420.82 × 17,274.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,024.54x = 715,543,008.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,543,008.67/30,024.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,831.94

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