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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,316.25, 41,839.26 and 17,741

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,316.25, 41,839.26 and 17,741 is: 24,484.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,316.25 : 41,839.26 = 17,741 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,316.25/41,839.26 = 17,741/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,316.25x = 41,839.26 × 17,741
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,316.25x = 742,270,311.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,270,311.66/30,316.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,484.24

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