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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,323.84, 41,847.33 and 17,577.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,323.84, 41,847.33 and 17,577.96 is: 24,257.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,323.84 : 41,847.33 = 17,577.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,323.84/41,847.33 = 17,577.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,323.84x = 41,847.33 × 17,577.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,323.84x = 735,590,692.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,590,692.85/30,323.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,257.83

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