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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,270.59, 41,772.77 and 17,524.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,270.59, 41,772.77 and 17,524.32 is: 24,183.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,270.59 : 41,772.77 = 17,524.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,270.59/41,772.77 = 17,524.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,270.59x = 41,772.77 × 17,524.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,270.59x = 732,039,210.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,039,210.21/30,270.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,183.18

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