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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,227.94, 41,717.61 and 17,653.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,227.94, 41,717.61 and 17,653.86 is: 24,364.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,227.94 : 41,717.61 = 17,653.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,227.94/41,717.61 = 17,653.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,227.94x = 41,717.61 × 17,653.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,227.94x = 736,476,846.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,476,846.47/30,227.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,364.11

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