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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,268.96, 41,774.58 and 17,349.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,268.96, 41,774.58 and 17,349.44 is: 23,944.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,268.96 : 41,774.58 = 17,349.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,268.96/41,774.58 = 17,349.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,268.96x = 41,774.58 × 17,349.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,268.96x = 724,765,569.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,765,569.24/30,268.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,944.18

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