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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,261.96, 41,764.92 and 17,342.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,261.96, 41,764.92 and 17,342.44 is: 23,934.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,261.96 : 41,764.92 = 17,342.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,261.96/41,764.92 = 17,342.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,261.96x = 41,764.92 × 17,342.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,261.96x = 724,305,619.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,305,619.20/30,261.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,934.52

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