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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,275.04, 41,779.68 and 17,697.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,275.04, 41,779.68 and 17,697.36 is: 24,422.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,275.04 : 41,779.68 = 17,697.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,275.04/41,779.68 = 17,697.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,275.04x = 41,779.68 × 17,697.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,275.04x = 739,390,037.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,390,037.64/30,275.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,422.43

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