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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,260.46, 41,762.87 and 17,340.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,260.46, 41,762.87 and 17,340.96 is: 23,932.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,260.46 : 41,762.87 = 17,340.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,260.46/41,762.87 = 17,340.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,260.46x = 41,762.87 × 17,340.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,260.46x = 724,208,258.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,208,258.16/30,260.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,932.49

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