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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,225.04, 41,704.14 and 17,644.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,225.04, 41,704.14 and 17,644.12 is: 24,345.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,225.04 : 41,704.14 = 17,644.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,225.04/41,704.14 = 17,644.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,225.04x = 41,704.14 × 17,644.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,225.04x = 735,832,850.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,832,850.66/30,225.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,345.14

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