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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,197.08, 41,673.82 and 17,450.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,197.08, 41,673.82 and 17,450.72 is: 24,083.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,197.08 : 41,673.82 = 17,450.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,197.08/41,673.82 = 17,450.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,197.08x = 41,673.82 × 17,450.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,197.08x = 727,238,164.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,238,164.15/30,197.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,083.06

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