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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,341.28, 41,874.60 and 17,766

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,341.28, 41,874.60 and 17,766 is: 24,519.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,341.28 : 41,874.60 = 17,766 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,341.28/41,874.60 = 17,766/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,341.28x = 41,874.60 × 17,766
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,341.28x = 743,944,143.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,944,143.60/30,341.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,519.21

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