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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,298.15, 41,810.95 and 17,725.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,298.15, 41,810.95 and 17,725.03 is: 24,460.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,298.15 : 41,810.95 = 17,725.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,298.15/41,810.95 = 17,725.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,298.15x = 41,810.95 × 17,725.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,298.15x = 741,100,469.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,100,469.76/30,298.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,460.25

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