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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,327.77, 41,852.48 and 17,588.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,327.77, 41,852.48 and 17,588.50 is: 24,272.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,327.77 : 41,852.48 = 17,588.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,327.77/41,852.48 = 17,588.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,327.77x = 41,852.48 × 17,588.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,327.77x = 736,122,283.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,122,283.82/30,327.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,272.22

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