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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,077.54, 41,508.43 and 17,332.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,077.54, 41,508.43 and 17,332.62 is: 23,919.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,077.54 : 41,508.43 = 17,332.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,077.54/41,508.43 = 17,332.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,077.54x = 41,508.43 × 17,332.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,077.54x = 719,449,843.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,449,843.99/30,077.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,919.84

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