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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,266.72, 41,773.08 and 17,689.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,266.72, 41,773.08 and 17,689.04 is: 24,413.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,266.72 : 41,773.08 = 17,689.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,266.72/41,773.08 = 17,689.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,266.72x = 41,773.08 × 17,689.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,266.72x = 738,925,683.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,925,683.04/30,266.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,413.80

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