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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,327.62, 41,852.21 and 17,583.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,327.62, 41,852.21 and 17,583.30 is: 24,265.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,327.62 : 41,852.21 = 17,583.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,327.62/41,852.21 = 17,583.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,327.62x = 41,852.21 × 17,583.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,327.62x = 735,899,876.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,899,876.18/30,327.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,265.01

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