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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,204.94, 41,676.60 and 17,453.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,204.94, 41,676.60 and 17,453.56 is: 24,082.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,204.94 : 41,676.60 = 17,453.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,204.94/41,676.60 = 17,453.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,204.94x = 41,676.60 × 17,453.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,204.94x = 727,405,038.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,405,038.70/30,204.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,082.32

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