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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,319.39, 41,836.87 and 17,572.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,319.39, 41,836.87 and 17,572.48 is: 24,247.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,319.39 : 41,836.87 = 17,572.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,319.39/41,836.87 = 17,572.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,319.39x = 41,836.87 × 17,572.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,319.39x = 735,177,561.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,177,561.34/30,319.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,247.77

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