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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,316.28, 41,836.51 and 17,571.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,316.28, 41,836.51 and 17,571.94 is: 24,249.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,316.28 : 41,836.51 = 17,571.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,316.28/41,836.51 = 17,571.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,316.28x = 41,836.51 × 17,571.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,316.28x = 735,148,643.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,148,643.53/30,316.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,249.30

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