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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,226.96, 41,715.88 and 17,655.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,226.96, 41,715.88 and 17,655.76 is: 24,366.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,226.96 : 41,715.88 = 17,655.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,226.96/41,715.88 = 17,655.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,226.96x = 41,715.88 × 17,655.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,226.96x = 736,525,565.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,525,565.47/30,226.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,366.51

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