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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,202, 41,678.76 and 17,626.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,202, 41,678.76 and 17,626.84 is: 24,325.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,202 : 41,678.76 = 17,626.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,202/41,678.76 = 17,626.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,202x = 41,678.76 × 17,626.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,202x = 734,664,833.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,664,833.92/30,202
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,325.04

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