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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,261.36, 41,761.26 and 17,693.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,261.36, 41,761.26 and 17,693.40 is: 24,417.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,261.36 : 41,761.26 = 17,693.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,261.36/41,761.26 = 17,693.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,261.36x = 41,761.26 × 17,693.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,261.36x = 738,898,677.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,898,677.68/30,261.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,417.23

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