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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,258.72, 41,762.04 and 17,681.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,258.72, 41,762.04 and 17,681.04 is: 24,402.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,258.72 : 41,762.04 = 17,681.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,258.72/41,762.04 = 17,681.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,258.72x = 41,762.04 × 17,681.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,258.72x = 738,396,299.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,396,299.72/30,258.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,402.76

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