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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,321.88, 41,844.26 and 17,577.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,321.88, 41,844.26 and 17,577.52 is: 24,257.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,321.88 : 41,844.26 = 17,577.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,321.88/41,844.26 = 17,577.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,321.88x = 41,844.26 × 17,577.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,321.88x = 735,518,317.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,518,317.04/30,321.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,257.02

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