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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,247.53, 41,744.78 and 17,327.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,247.53, 41,744.78 and 17,327.84 is: 23,914.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,247.53 : 41,744.78 = 17,327.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,247.53/41,744.78 = 17,327.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,247.53x = 41,744.78 × 17,327.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,247.53x = 723,346,659.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,346,659.95/30,247.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,914.24

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