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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,315.65, 41,836.04 and 17,569.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,315.65, 41,836.04 and 17,569.77 is: 24,246.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,315.65 : 41,836.04 = 17,569.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,315.65/41,836.04 = 17,569.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,315.65x = 41,836.04 × 17,569.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,315.65x = 735,049,512.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,049,512.66/30,315.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,246.54

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