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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,267.86, 41,754.08 and 17,685.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,267.86, 41,754.08 and 17,685.32 is: 24,396.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,267.86 : 41,754.08 = 17,685.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,267.86/41,754.08 = 17,685.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,267.86x = 41,754.08 × 17,685.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,267.86x = 738,434,266.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,434,266.11/30,267.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,396.65

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