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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,249.27, 41,744.30 and 17,674.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,249.27, 41,744.30 and 17,674.02 is: 24,390.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,249.27 : 41,744.30 = 17,674.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,249.27/41,744.30 = 17,674.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,249.27x = 41,744.30 × 17,674.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,249.27x = 737,789,504.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,789,504.72/30,249.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,390.32

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