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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,030.82, 41,441.26 and 17,774.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,030.82, 41,441.26 and 17,774.17 is: 24,527.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,030.82 : 41,441.26 = 17,774.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,030.82/41,441.26 = 17,774.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,030.82x = 41,441.26 × 17,774.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,030.82x = 736,584,000.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,584,000.25/30,030.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,527.60

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