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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,251.02, 41,740.29 and 17,673.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,251.02, 41,740.29 and 17,673.34 is: 24,385.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,251.02 : 41,740.29 = 17,673.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,251.02/41,740.29 = 17,673.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,251.02x = 41,740.29 × 17,673.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,251.02x = 737,690,336.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,690,336.87/30,251.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,385.64

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