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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,274.50, 41,778.99 and 17,026.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,274.50, 41,778.99 and 17,026.50 is: 23,496.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,274.50 : 41,778.99 = 17,026.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,274.50/41,778.99 = 17,026.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,274.50x = 41,778.99 × 17,026.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,274.50x = 711,349,973.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,349,973.24/30,274.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,496.67

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