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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,229.94, 41,709.57 and 17,647.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,229.94, 41,709.57 and 17,647.46 is: 24,348.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,229.94 : 41,709.57 = 17,647.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,229.94/41,709.57 = 17,647.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,229.94x = 41,709.57 × 17,647.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,229.94x = 736,067,968.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,067,968.19/30,229.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,348.97

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