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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,333.63, 41,860.50 and 17,589.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,333.63, 41,860.50 and 17,589.30 is: 24,273.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,333.63 : 41,860.50 = 17,589.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,333.63/41,860.50 = 17,589.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,333.63x = 41,860.50 × 17,589.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,333.63x = 736,296,892.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,296,892.65/30,333.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,273.29

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