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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,195.58, 41,671.75 and 17,449.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,195.58, 41,671.75 and 17,449.22 is: 24,080.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,195.58 : 41,671.75 = 17,449.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,195.58/41,671.75 = 17,449.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,195.58x = 41,671.75 × 17,449.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,195.58x = 727,139,325.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,139,325.18/30,195.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,080.99

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