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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,254.50, 41,739.24 and 17,505.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,254.50, 41,739.24 and 17,505.34 is: 24,150.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,254.50 : 41,739.24 = 17,505.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,254.50/41,739.24 = 17,505.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,254.50x = 41,739.24 × 17,505.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,254.50x = 730,659,587.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,659,587.54/30,254.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,150.44

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