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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,329.47, 41,854.83 and 17,590.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,329.47, 41,854.83 and 17,590.20 is: 24,274.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,329.47 : 41,854.83 = 17,590.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,329.47/41,854.83 = 17,590.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,329.47x = 41,854.83 × 17,590.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,329.47x = 736,235,053.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,235,053.58/30,329.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,274.58

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