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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,254.72, 41,746.19 and 17,505.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,254.72, 41,746.19 and 17,505.72 is: 24,154.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,254.72 : 41,746.19 = 17,505.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,254.72/41,746.19 = 17,505.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,254.72x = 41,746.19 × 17,505.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,254.72x = 730,797,025.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,797,025.68/30,254.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,154.81

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