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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,317.71, 41,839.50 and 17,570.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,317.71, 41,839.50 and 17,570.95 is: 24,248.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,317.71 : 41,839.50 = 17,570.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,317.71/41,839.50 = 17,570.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,317.71x = 41,839.50 × 17,570.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,317.71x = 735,159,762.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,159,762.53/30,317.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,248.53

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