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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,196.96, 41,674.48 and 17,625.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,196.96, 41,674.48 and 17,625.76 is: 24,325.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,196.96 : 41,674.48 = 17,625.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,196.96/41,674.48 = 17,625.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,196.96x = 41,674.48 × 17,625.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,196.96x = 734,544,382.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,544,382.60/30,196.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,325.11

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