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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,245.98, 41,744.92 and 17,497.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,245.98, 41,744.92 and 17,497.66 is: 24,149.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,245.98 : 41,744.92 = 17,497.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,245.98/41,744.92 = 17,497.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,245.98x = 41,744.92 × 17,497.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,245.98x = 730,438,416.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,438,416.89/30,245.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,149.93

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