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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,246.85, 41,724.66 and 17,975.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,246.85, 41,724.66 and 17,975.31 is: 24,796.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,246.85 : 41,724.66 = 17,975.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,246.85/41,724.66 = 17,975.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,246.85x = 41,724.66 × 17,975.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,246.85x = 750,013,698.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,013,698.14/30,246.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,796.42

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