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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,248.02, 41,736.12 and 17,670.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,248.02, 41,736.12 and 17,670.34 is: 24,381.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,248.02 : 41,736.12 = 17,670.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,248.02/41,736.12 = 17,670.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,248.02x = 41,736.12 × 17,670.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,248.02x = 737,491,430.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,491,430.68/30,248.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,381.48

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