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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,267.36, 41,769.54 and 17,699.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,267.36, 41,769.54 and 17,699.40 is: 24,425.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,267.36 : 41,769.54 = 17,699.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,267.36/41,769.54 = 17,699.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,267.36x = 41,769.54 × 17,699.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,267.36x = 739,295,796.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,295,796.28/30,267.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,425.51

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