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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,029.82, 41,439.88 and 17,773.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,029.82, 41,439.88 and 17,773.17 is: 24,526.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,029.82 : 41,439.88 = 17,773.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,029.82/41,439.88 = 17,773.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,029.82x = 41,439.88 × 17,773.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,029.82x = 736,518,015.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,518,015.39/30,029.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,526.22

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