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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,314.47, 41,839.60 and 17,575.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,314.47, 41,839.60 and 17,575.88 is: 24,257.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,314.47 : 41,839.60 = 17,575.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,314.47/41,839.60 = 17,575.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,314.47x = 41,839.60 × 17,575.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,314.47x = 735,367,788.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,367,788.85/30,314.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,257.98

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