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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,204.28, 41,677.14 and 17,452.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,204.28, 41,677.14 and 17,452.72 is: 24,082.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,204.28 : 41,677.14 = 17,452.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,204.28/41,677.14 = 17,452.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,204.28x = 41,677.14 × 17,452.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,204.28x = 727,379,454.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,379,454.82/30,204.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,082.00

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