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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,265.20, 41,750.28 and 17,682.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,265.20, 41,750.28 and 17,682.66 is: 24,392.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,265.20 : 41,750.28 = 17,682.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,265.20/41,750.28 = 17,682.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,265.20x = 41,750.28 × 17,682.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,265.20x = 738,256,006.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,256,006.14/30,265.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,392.90

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