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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,267.16, 41,762.10 and 17,686.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,267.16, 41,762.10 and 17,686.12 is: 24,403.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,267.16 : 41,762.10 = 17,686.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,267.16/41,762.10 = 17,686.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,267.16x = 41,762.10 × 17,686.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,267.16x = 738,609,512.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,609,512.05/30,267.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,403.00

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