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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,333.20, 41,859.72 and 17,755.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,333.20, 41,859.72 and 17,755.44 is: 24,502.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,333.20 : 41,859.72 = 17,755.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,333.20/41,859.72 = 17,755.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,333.20x = 41,859.72 × 17,755.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,333.20x = 743,237,746.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,237,746.88/30,333.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,502.45

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