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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,272.67, 41,760.63 and 17,690.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,272.67, 41,760.63 and 17,690.13 is: 24,403.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,272.67 : 41,760.63 = 17,690.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,272.67/41,760.63 = 17,690.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,272.67x = 41,760.63 × 17,690.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,272.67x = 738,750,973.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,750,973.58/30,272.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,403.23

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