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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,329.62, 41,854.97 and 17,585.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,329.62, 41,854.97 and 17,585.30 is: 24,267.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,329.62 : 41,854.97 = 17,585.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,329.62/41,854.97 = 17,585.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,329.62x = 41,854.97 × 17,585.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,329.62x = 736,032,203.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,032,203.94/30,329.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,267.77

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