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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,251.52, 41,740.98 and 17,673.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,251.52, 41,740.98 and 17,673.84 is: 24,386.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,251.52 : 41,740.98 = 17,673.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,251.52/41,740.98 = 17,673.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,251.52x = 41,740.98 × 17,673.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,251.52x = 737,723,401.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,723,401.96/30,251.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,386.33

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