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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,282.08, 41,790.63 and 17,535.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,282.08, 41,790.63 and 17,535.81 is: 24,200.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,282.08 : 41,790.63 = 17,535.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,282.08/41,790.63 = 17,535.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,282.08x = 41,790.63 × 17,535.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,282.08x = 732,832,769.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,832,769.93/30,282.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,200.22

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