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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,229.44, 41,719.68 and 17,655.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,229.44, 41,719.68 and 17,655.36 is: 24,366.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,229.44 : 41,719.68 = 17,655.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,229.44/41,719.68 = 17,655.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,229.44x = 41,719.68 × 17,655.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,229.44x = 736,575,969.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,575,969.48/30,229.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,366.18

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