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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,204.87, 41,679.68 and 17,636.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,204.87, 41,679.68 and 17,636.91 is: 24,337.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,204.87 : 41,679.68 = 17,636.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,204.87/41,679.68 = 17,636.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,204.87x = 41,679.68 × 17,636.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,204.87x = 735,100,676.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,100,676.80/30,204.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,337.16

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