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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,319.74, 41,843.52 and 17,576.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,319.74, 41,843.52 and 17,576.28 is: 24,256.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,319.74 : 41,843.52 = 17,576.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,319.74/41,843.52 = 17,576.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,319.74x = 41,843.52 × 17,576.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,319.74x = 735,453,423.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,453,423.71/30,319.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,256.59

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