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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,203.37, 41,677.61 and 17,635.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,203.37, 41,677.61 and 17,635.41 is: 24,335.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,203.37 : 41,677.61 = 17,635.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,203.37/41,677.61 = 17,635.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,203.37x = 41,677.61 × 17,635.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,203.37x = 735,001,651.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,001,651.99/30,203.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,335.09

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