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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,332.63, 41,854.10 and 17,583.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,332.63, 41,854.10 and 17,583.32 is: 24,262.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,332.63 : 41,854.10 = 17,583.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,332.63/41,854.10 = 17,583.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,332.63x = 41,854.10 × 17,583.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,332.63x = 735,934,033.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,934,033.61/30,332.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,262.12

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