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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,336.77, 41,870.25 and 17,598.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,336.77, 41,870.25 and 17,598.11 is: 24,288.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,336.77 : 41,870.25 = 17,598.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,336.77/41,870.25 = 17,598.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,336.77x = 41,870.25 × 17,598.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,336.77x = 736,837,265.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,837,265.23/30,336.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,288.59

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