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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,296.13, 41,811.89 and 17,731.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,296.13, 41,811.89 and 17,731.41 is: 24,471.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,296.13 : 41,811.89 = 17,731.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,296.13/41,811.89 = 17,731.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,296.13x = 41,811.89 × 17,731.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,296.13x = 741,383,764.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,383,764.46/30,296.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,471.24

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