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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,316.56, 41,839.11 and 17,573.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,316.56, 41,839.11 and 17,573.64 is: 24,252.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,316.56 : 41,839.11 = 17,573.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,316.56/41,839.11 = 17,573.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,316.56x = 41,839.11 × 17,573.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,316.56x = 735,265,457.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,265,457.06/30,316.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,252.93

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