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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,246.49, 41,734.02 and 17,668.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,246.49, 41,734.02 and 17,668.81 is: 24,379.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,246.49 : 41,734.02 = 17,668.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,246.49/41,734.02 = 17,668.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,246.49x = 41,734.02 × 17,668.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,246.49x = 737,390,469.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,390,469.92/30,246.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,379.37

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