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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,224.46, 41,712.39 and 17,653.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,224.46, 41,712.39 and 17,653.26 is: 24,363.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,224.46 : 41,712.39 = 17,653.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,224.46/41,712.39 = 17,653.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,224.46x = 41,712.39 × 17,653.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,224.46x = 736,359,665.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,359,665.89/30,224.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,363.04

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