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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,251.77, 41,741.33 and 17,674.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,251.77, 41,741.33 and 17,674.09 is: 24,386.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,251.77 : 41,741.33 = 17,674.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,251.77/41,741.33 = 17,674.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,251.77x = 41,741.33 × 17,674.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,251.77x = 737,739,934.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,739,934.77/30,251.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,386.67

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