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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,271.98, 41,774.68 and 17,525.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,271.98, 41,774.68 and 17,525.71 is: 24,185.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,271.98 : 41,774.68 = 17,525.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,271.98/41,774.68 = 17,525.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,271.98x = 41,774.68 × 17,525.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,271.98x = 732,130,718.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,130,718.15/30,271.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,185.10

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