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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,317.54, 41,838.24 and 17,573.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,317.54, 41,838.24 and 17,573.19 is: 24,251.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,317.54 : 41,838.24 = 17,573.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,317.54/41,838.24 = 17,573.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,317.54x = 41,838.24 × 17,573.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,317.54x = 735,231,340.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,231,340.79/30,317.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,251.03

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