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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,301.63, 41,809.91 and 17,554.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,301.63, 41,809.91 and 17,554.05 is: 24,220.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,301.63 : 41,809.91 = 17,554.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,301.63/41,809.91 = 17,554.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,301.63x = 41,809.91 × 17,554.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,301.63x = 733,933,162.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,933,162.87/30,301.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,220.92

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