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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,222.54, 41,700.69 and 17,641.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,222.54, 41,700.69 and 17,641.62 is: 24,341.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,222.54 : 41,700.69 = 17,641.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,222.54/41,700.69 = 17,641.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,222.54x = 41,700.69 × 17,641.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,222.54x = 735,667,726.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,667,726.72/30,222.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,341.69

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