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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,335.64, 41,863.26 and 17,591.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,335.64, 41,863.26 and 17,591.30 is: 24,276.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,335.64 : 41,863.26 = 17,591.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,335.64/41,863.26 = 17,591.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,335.64x = 41,863.26 × 17,591.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,335.64x = 736,429,165.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,429,165.64/30,335.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,276.04

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