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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,331.63, 41,852.72 and 17,582.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,331.63, 41,852.72 and 17,582.32 is: 24,260.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,331.63 : 41,852.72 = 17,582.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,331.63/41,852.72 = 17,582.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,331.63x = 41,852.72 × 17,582.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,331.63x = 735,867,915.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,867,915.91/30,331.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,260.74

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