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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,202.94, 41,673.84 and 17,451.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,202.94, 41,673.84 and 17,451.56 is: 24,079.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,202.94 : 41,673.84 = 17,451.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,202.94/41,673.84 = 17,451.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,202.94x = 41,673.84 × 17,451.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,202.94x = 727,273,519.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,273,519.19/30,202.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,079.56

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