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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,314.89, 41,834.99 and 17,569.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,314.89, 41,834.99 and 17,569.02 is: 24,245.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,314.89 : 41,834.99 = 17,569.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,314.89/41,834.99 = 17,569.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,314.89x = 41,834.99 × 17,569.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,314.89x = 734,999,819.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,999,819.93/30,314.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,245.51

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