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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,264.54, 41,758.47 and 17,681.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,264.54, 41,758.47 and 17,681.82 is: 24,397.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,264.54 : 41,758.47 = 17,681.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,264.54/41,758.47 = 17,681.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,264.54x = 41,758.47 × 17,681.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,264.54x = 738,365,750.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,365,750.02/30,264.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,397.06

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