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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,324.88, 41,848.40 and 17,580.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,324.88, 41,848.40 and 17,580.52 is: 24,261.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,324.88 : 41,848.40 = 17,580.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,324.88/41,848.40 = 17,580.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,324.88x = 41,848.40 × 17,580.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,324.88x = 735,716,633.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,716,633.17/30,324.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,261.16

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