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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,176.89, 41,641.80 and 17,424.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,176.89, 41,641.80 and 17,424.25 is: 24,044.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,176.89 : 41,641.80 = 17,424.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,176.89/41,641.80 = 17,424.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,176.89x = 41,641.80 × 17,424.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,176.89x = 725,576,964.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,576,964.20/30,176.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,044.13

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