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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,251.52, 41,747.40 and 17,676.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,251.52, 41,747.40 and 17,676.27 is: 24,393.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,251.52 : 41,747.40 = 17,676.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,251.52/41,747.40 = 17,676.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,251.52x = 41,747.40 × 17,676.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,251.52x = 737,938,314.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,938,314.20/30,251.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,393.43

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