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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,239.49, 41,724.39 and 17,661.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,239.49, 41,724.39 and 17,661.81 is: 24,369.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,239.49 : 41,724.39 = 17,661.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,239.49/41,724.39 = 17,661.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,239.49x = 41,724.39 × 17,661.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,239.49x = 736,928,248.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,928,248.55/30,239.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,369.73

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