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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,314.14, 41,833.58 and 17,569.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,314.14, 41,833.58 and 17,569.78 is: 24,246.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,314.14 : 41,833.58 = 17,569.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,314.14/41,833.58 = 17,569.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,314.14x = 41,833.58 × 17,569.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,314.14x = 735,006,604.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,006,604.78/30,314.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,246.33

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