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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,252.27, 41,741.99 and 17,674.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,252.27, 41,741.99 and 17,674.59 is: 24,387.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,252.27 : 41,741.99 = 17,674.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,252.27/41,741.99 = 17,674.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,252.27x = 41,741.99 × 17,674.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,252.27x = 737,772,470.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,772,470.66/30,252.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,387.34

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