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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,307.67, 41,808.93 and 17,725.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,307.67, 41,808.93 and 17,725.13 is: 24,451.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,307.67 : 41,808.93 = 17,725.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,307.67/41,808.93 = 17,725.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,307.67x = 41,808.93 × 17,725.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,307.67x = 741,068,719.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,068,719.41/30,307.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,451.52

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