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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,299.25, 41,812.98 and 17,726.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,299.25, 41,812.98 and 17,726.43 is: 24,462.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,299.25 : 41,812.98 = 17,726.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,299.25/41,812.98 = 17,726.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,299.25x = 41,812.98 × 17,726.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,299.25x = 741,194,863.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,194,863.06/30,299.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,462.48

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