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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,252.47, 41,753.90 and 17,504.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,252.47, 41,753.90 and 17,504.15 is: 24,158.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,252.47 : 41,753.90 = 17,504.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,252.47/41,753.90 = 17,504.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,252.47x = 41,753.90 × 17,504.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,252.47x = 730,866,441.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,866,441.16/30,252.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,158.90

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