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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,154.60, 41,606.82 and 17,577.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,154.60, 41,606.82 and 17,577.64 is: 24,253.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,154.60 : 41,606.82 = 17,577.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,154.60/41,606.82 = 17,577.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,154.60x = 41,606.82 × 17,577.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,154.60x = 731,349,703.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,349,703.50/30,154.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,253.34

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