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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,257.04, 41,748.54 and 17,679.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,257.04, 41,748.54 and 17,679.36 is: 24,393.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,257.04 : 41,748.54 = 17,679.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,257.04/41,748.54 = 17,679.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,257.04x = 41,748.54 × 17,679.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,257.04x = 738,087,468.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,087,468.13/30,257.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,393.91

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