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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,248.27, 41,736.47 and 17,670.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,248.27, 41,736.47 and 17,670.59 is: 24,381.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,248.27 : 41,736.47 = 17,670.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,248.27/41,736.47 = 17,670.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,248.27x = 41,736.47 × 17,670.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,248.27x = 737,507,961.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,507,961.06/30,248.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,381.82

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