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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,253.77, 41,744.04 and 17,676.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,253.77, 41,744.04 and 17,676.09 is: 24,389.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,253.77 : 41,744.04 = 17,676.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,253.77/41,744.04 = 17,676.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,253.77x = 41,744.04 × 17,676.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,253.77x = 737,871,408.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,871,408.00/30,253.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,389.40

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