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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,322.88, 41,845.66 and 17,578.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,322.88, 41,845.66 and 17,578.52 is: 24,258.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,322.88 : 41,845.66 = 17,578.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,322.88/41,845.66 = 17,578.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,322.88x = 41,845.66 × 17,578.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,322.88x = 735,584,771.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,584,771.22/30,322.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,258.41

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