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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,305.33, 41,818.52 and 17,558.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,305.33, 41,818.52 and 17,558.99 is: 24,229.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,305.33 : 41,818.52 = 17,558.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,305.33/41,818.52 = 17,558.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,305.33x = 41,818.52 × 17,558.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,305.33x = 734,290,901.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,290,901.46/30,305.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,229.76

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