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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,260.58, 41,753.31 and 17,682.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,260.58, 41,753.31 and 17,682.90 is: 24,398.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,260.58 : 41,753.31 = 17,682.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,260.58/41,753.31 = 17,682.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,260.58x = 41,753.31 × 17,682.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,260.58x = 738,319,605.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,319,605.40/30,260.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,398.73

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