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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,282.77, 41,786.74 and 17,536.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,282.77, 41,786.74 and 17,536.21 is: 24,197.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,282.77 : 41,786.74 = 17,536.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,282.77/41,786.74 = 17,536.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,282.77x = 41,786.74 × 17,536.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,282.77x = 732,781,047.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,781,047.86/30,282.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,197.95

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