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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,248.77, 41,737.15 and 17,671.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,248.77, 41,737.15 and 17,671.09 is: 24,382.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,248.77 : 41,737.15 = 17,671.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,248.77/41,737.15 = 17,671.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,248.77x = 41,737.15 × 17,671.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,248.77x = 737,540,933.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,540,933.99/30,248.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,382.51

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