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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,273.36, 41,776.92 and 17,695.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,273.36, 41,776.92 and 17,695.68 is: 24,419.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,273.36 : 41,776.92 = 17,695.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,273.36/41,776.92 = 17,695.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,273.36x = 41,776.92 × 17,695.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,273.36x = 739,271,007.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,271,007.71/30,273.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,419.85

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