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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,321.34, 41,842.51 and 17,574.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,321.34, 41,842.51 and 17,574.77 is: 24,252.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,321.34 : 41,842.51 = 17,574.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,321.34/41,842.51 = 17,574.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,321.34x = 41,842.51 × 17,574.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,321.34x = 735,372,550.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,372,550.14/30,321.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,252.64

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