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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,275.60, 41,779.66 and 17,529.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,275.60, 41,779.66 and 17,529.32 is: 24,190.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,275.60 : 41,779.66 = 17,529.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,275.60/41,779.66 = 17,529.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,275.60x = 41,779.66 × 17,529.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,275.60x = 732,369,029.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,369,029.63/30,275.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,190.07

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