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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,264.36, 41,765.40 and 17,696.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,264.36, 41,765.40 and 17,696.40 is: 24,421.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,264.36 : 41,765.40 = 17,696.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,264.36/41,765.40 = 17,696.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,264.36x = 41,765.40 × 17,696.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,264.36x = 739,097,224.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,097,224.56/30,264.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,421.37

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