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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,222.96, 41,710.32 and 17,651.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,222.96, 41,710.32 and 17,651.76 is: 24,360.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,222.96 : 41,710.32 = 17,651.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,222.96/41,710.32 = 17,651.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,222.96x = 41,710.32 × 17,651.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,222.96x = 736,260,558.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,260,558.16/30,222.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,360.97

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