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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,249.63, 41,749.65 and 17,510.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,249.63, 41,749.65 and 17,510.63 is: 24,167.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,249.63 : 41,749.65 = 17,510.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,249.63/41,749.65 = 17,510.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,249.63x = 41,749.65 × 17,510.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,249.63x = 731,062,465.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,062,465.03/30,249.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,167.65

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