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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,247.04, 41,741.12 and 17,669.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,247.04, 41,741.12 and 17,669.28 is: 24,383.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,247.04 : 41,741.12 = 17,669.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,247.04/41,741.12 = 17,669.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,247.04x = 41,741.12 × 17,669.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,247.04x = 737,535,536.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,535,536.79/30,247.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,383.73

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