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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,281.90, 41,785.53 and 17,535.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,281.90, 41,785.53 and 17,535.33 is: 24,196.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,281.90 : 41,785.53 = 17,535.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,281.90/41,785.53 = 17,535.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,281.90x = 41,785.53 × 17,535.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,281.90x = 732,723,057.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,723,057.77/30,281.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,196.74

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