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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,266.30, 41,772.58 and 17,519.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,266.30, 41,772.58 and 17,519.82 is: 24,180.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,266.30 : 41,772.58 = 17,519.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,266.30/41,772.58 = 17,519.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,266.30x = 41,772.58 × 17,519.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,266.30x = 731,848,082.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,848,082.54/30,266.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,180.30

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