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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,271.96, 41,778.72 and 17,352.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,271.96, 41,778.72 and 17,352.44 is: 23,948.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,271.96 : 41,778.72 = 17,352.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,271.96/41,778.72 = 17,352.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,271.96x = 41,778.72 × 17,352.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,271.96x = 724,962,732.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,962,732.08/30,271.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,948.32

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