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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,247.02, 41,741.19 and 17,671.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,247.02, 41,741.19 and 17,671.77 is: 24,387.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,247.02 : 41,741.19 = 17,671.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,247.02/41,741.19 = 17,671.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,247.02x = 41,741.19 × 17,671.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,247.02x = 737,640,709.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,640,709.21/30,247.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,387.22

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