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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,248.52, 41,736.81 and 17,670.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,248.52, 41,736.81 and 17,670.84 is: 24,382.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,248.52 : 41,736.81 = 17,670.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,248.52/41,736.81 = 17,670.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,248.52x = 41,736.81 × 17,670.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,248.52x = 737,524,491.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,524,491.62/30,248.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,382.17

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