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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,330.62, 41,856.35 and 17,586.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,330.62, 41,856.35 and 17,586.30 is: 24,269.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,330.62 : 41,856.35 = 17,586.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,330.62/41,856.35 = 17,586.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,330.62x = 41,856.35 × 17,586.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,330.62x = 736,098,240.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,098,240.07/30,330.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,269.15

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