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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,316.04, 41,836.17 and 17,571.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,316.04, 41,836.17 and 17,571.69 is: 24,248.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,316.04 : 41,836.17 = 17,571.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,316.04/41,836.17 = 17,571.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,316.04x = 41,836.17 × 17,571.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,316.04x = 735,132,210.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,132,210.03/30,316.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,248.96

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