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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,233.04, 41,715.18 and 17,652.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,233.04, 41,715.18 and 17,652.12 is: 24,356.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,233.04 : 41,715.18 = 17,652.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,233.04/41,715.18 = 17,652.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,233.04x = 41,715.18 × 17,652.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,233.04x = 736,361,363.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,361,363.18/30,233.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,356.18

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