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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,268.36, 41,770.92 and 17,700.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,268.36, 41,770.92 and 17,700.40 is: 24,426.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,268.36 : 41,770.92 = 17,700.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,268.36/41,770.92 = 17,700.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,268.36x = 41,770.92 × 17,700.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,268.36x = 739,361,992.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,361,992.37/30,268.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,426.89

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