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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,265.04, 41,768.52 and 17,691.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,265.04, 41,768.52 and 17,691.68 is: 24,416.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,265.04 : 41,768.52 = 17,691.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,265.04/41,768.52 = 17,691.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,265.04x = 41,768.52 × 17,691.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,265.04x = 738,955,289.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,955,289.91/30,265.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,416.13

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