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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,321.84, 41,844.55 and 17,575.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,321.84, 41,844.55 and 17,575.94 is: 24,255.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,321.84 : 41,844.55 = 17,575.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,321.84/41,844.55 = 17,575.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,321.84x = 41,844.55 × 17,575.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,321.84x = 735,457,158.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,457,158.38/30,321.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,255.03

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