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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,317.15, 41,837.72 and 17,572.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,317.15, 41,837.72 and 17,572.79 is: 24,250.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,317.15 : 41,837.72 = 17,572.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,317.15/41,837.72 = 17,572.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,317.15x = 41,837.72 × 17,572.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,317.15x = 735,205,170.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,205,170.59/30,317.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,250.48

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