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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,272.10, 41,774.84 and 17,525.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,272.10, 41,774.84 and 17,525.82 is: 24,185.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,272.10 : 41,774.84 = 17,525.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,272.10/41,774.84 = 17,525.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,272.10x = 41,774.84 × 17,525.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,272.10x = 732,138,238.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,138,238.74/30,272.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,185.25

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