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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,264.16, 41,769.66 and 17,517.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,264.16, 41,769.66 and 17,517.70 is: 24,177.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,264.16 : 41,769.66 = 17,517.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,264.16/41,769.66 = 17,517.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,264.16x = 41,769.66 × 17,517.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,264.16x = 731,708,372.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,708,372.98/30,264.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,177.39

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