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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,272.36, 41,775.54 and 17,694.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,272.36, 41,775.54 and 17,694.68 is: 24,418.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,272.36 : 41,775.54 = 17,694.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,272.36/41,775.54 = 17,694.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,272.36x = 41,775.54 × 17,694.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,272.36x = 739,204,812.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,204,812.13/30,272.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,418.47

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