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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,333.88, 41,862.18 and 17,762.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,333.88, 41,862.18 and 17,762.68 is: 24,513.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,333.88 : 41,862.18 = 17,762.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,333.88/41,862.18 = 17,762.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,333.88x = 41,862.18 × 17,762.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,333.88x = 743,584,507.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,584,507.44/30,333.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,513.33

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