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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,237.62, 41,721.82 and 17,659.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,237.62, 41,721.82 and 17,659.94 is: 24,367.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,237.62 : 41,721.82 = 17,659.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,237.62/41,721.82 = 17,659.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,237.62x = 41,721.82 × 17,659.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,237.62x = 736,804,585.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,804,585.13/30,237.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,367.15

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