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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,247.94, 41,737.56 and 17,325.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,247.94, 41,737.56 and 17,325.20 is: 23,906.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,247.94 : 41,737.56 = 17,325.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,247.94/41,737.56 = 17,325.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,247.94x = 41,737.56 × 17,325.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,247.94x = 723,111,574.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,111,574.51/30,247.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,906.14

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