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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,245.44, 41,726.70 and 17,496.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,245.44, 41,726.70 and 17,496.25 is: 24,137.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,245.44 : 41,726.70 = 17,496.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,245.44/41,726.70 = 17,496.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,245.44x = 41,726.70 × 17,496.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,245.44x = 730,060,774.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,060,774.88/30,245.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,137.88

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