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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,237.58, 41,727.06 and 17,662.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,237.58, 41,727.06 and 17,662.30 is: 24,373.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,237.58 : 41,727.06 = 17,662.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,237.58/41,727.06 = 17,662.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,237.58x = 41,727.06 × 17,662.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,237.58x = 736,995,851.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,995,851.84/30,237.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,373.51

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