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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,245.49, 41,732.64 and 17,667.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,245.49, 41,732.64 and 17,667.81 is: 24,377.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,245.49 : 41,732.64 = 17,667.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,245.49/41,732.64 = 17,667.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,245.49x = 41,732.64 × 17,667.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,245.49x = 737,324,354.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,324,354.32/30,245.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,377.99

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