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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,240.99, 41,726.46 and 17,663.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,240.99, 41,726.46 and 17,663.31 is: 24,371.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,240.99 : 41,726.46 = 17,663.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,240.99/41,726.46 = 17,663.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,240.99x = 41,726.46 × 17,663.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,240.99x = 737,027,398.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,027,398.18/30,240.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,371.80

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