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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,265.85, 41,751.32 and 17,683.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,265.85, 41,751.32 and 17,683.31 is: 24,393.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,265.85 : 41,751.32 = 17,683.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,265.85/41,751.32 = 17,683.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,265.85x = 41,751.32 × 17,683.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,265.85x = 738,301,550.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,301,550.43/30,265.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,393.88

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