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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,325.37, 41,849.10 and 17,581.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,325.37, 41,849.10 and 17,581.05 is: 24,261.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,325.37 : 41,849.10 = 17,581.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,325.37/41,849.10 = 17,581.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,325.37x = 41,849.10 × 17,581.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,325.37x = 735,751,119.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,751,119.56/30,325.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,261.90

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