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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,237.49, 41,721.64 and 17,659.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,237.49, 41,721.64 and 17,659.81 is: 24,366.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,237.49 : 41,721.64 = 17,659.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,237.49/41,721.64 = 17,659.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,237.49x = 41,721.64 × 17,659.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,237.49x = 736,796,235.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,796,235.29/30,237.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,366.98

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