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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,313.73, 41,838.56 and 17,575.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,313.73, 41,838.56 and 17,575.13 is: 24,256.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,313.73 : 41,838.56 = 17,575.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,313.73/41,838.56 = 17,575.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,313.73x = 41,838.56 × 17,575.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,313.73x = 735,318,279.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,318,279.55/30,313.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,256.94

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