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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,262.08, 41,752.08 and 17,682.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,262.08, 41,752.08 and 17,682.24 is: 24,395.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,262.08 : 41,752.08 = 17,682.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,262.08/41,752.08 = 17,682.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,262.08x = 41,752.08 × 17,682.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,262.08x = 738,270,299.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,270,299.06/30,262.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,395.89

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