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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,316.37, 41,836.68 and 17,572.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,316.37, 41,836.68 and 17,572.05 is: 24,249.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,316.37 : 41,836.68 = 17,572.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,316.37/41,836.68 = 17,572.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,316.37x = 41,836.68 × 17,572.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,316.37x = 735,156,232.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,156,232.79/30,316.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,249.48

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