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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,266.31, 41,766.75 and 17,517.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,266.31, 41,766.75 and 17,517.73 is: 24,174.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,266.31 : 41,766.75 = 17,517.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,266.31/41,766.75 = 17,517.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,266.31x = 41,766.75 × 17,517.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,266.31x = 731,658,561.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,658,561.89/30,266.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,174.03

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