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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,246.52, 41,734.08 and 17,668.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,246.52, 41,734.08 and 17,668.84 is: 24,379.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,246.52 : 41,734.08 = 17,668.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,246.52/41,734.08 = 17,668.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,246.52x = 41,734.08 × 17,668.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,246.52x = 737,392,782.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,392,782.07/30,246.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,379.43

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