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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,251.21, 41,740.55 and 17,673.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,251.21, 41,740.55 and 17,673.53 is: 24,385.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,251.21 : 41,740.55 = 17,673.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,251.21/41,740.55 = 17,673.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,251.21x = 41,740.55 × 17,673.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,251.21x = 737,702,736.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,702,736.20/30,251.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,385.89

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