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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,250.74, 41,739.89 and 17,673.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,250.74, 41,739.89 and 17,673.06 is: 24,385.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,250.74 : 41,739.89 = 17,673.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,250.74/41,739.89 = 17,673.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,250.74x = 41,739.89 × 17,673.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,250.74x = 737,671,492.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,671,492.00/30,250.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,385.24

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