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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,277.60, 41,782.42 and 17,531.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,277.60, 41,782.42 and 17,531.32 is: 24,192.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,277.60 : 41,782.42 = 17,531.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,277.60/41,782.42 = 17,531.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,277.60x = 41,782.42 × 17,531.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,277.60x = 732,500,975.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,500,975.39/30,277.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,192.83

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