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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,196.08, 41,672.44 and 17,449.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,196.08, 41,672.44 and 17,449.72 is: 24,081.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,196.08 : 41,672.44 = 17,449.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,196.08/41,672.44 = 17,449.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,196.08x = 41,672.44 × 17,449.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,196.08x = 727,172,409.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,172,409.72/30,196.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,081.68

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