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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,271.84, 41,761.60 and 17,691.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,271.84, 41,761.60 and 17,691.04 is: 24,405.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,271.84 : 41,761.60 = 17,691.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,271.84/41,761.60 = 17,691.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,271.84x = 41,761.60 × 17,691.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,271.84x = 738,806,136.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,806,136.06/30,271.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,405.72

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