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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,272.80, 41,775.80 and 17,526.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,272.80, 41,775.80 and 17,526.52 is: 24,186.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,272.80 : 41,775.80 = 17,526.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,272.80/41,775.80 = 17,526.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,272.80x = 41,775.80 × 17,526.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,272.80x = 732,184,394.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,184,394.22/30,272.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,186.21

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