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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,272.47, 41,779.31 and 17,525.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,272.47, 41,779.31 and 17,525.43 is: 24,187.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,272.47 : 41,779.31 = 17,525.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,272.47/41,779.31 = 17,525.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,272.47x = 41,779.31 × 17,525.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,272.47x = 732,200,285.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,200,285.23/30,272.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,187.00

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