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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,337.43, 41,864.94 and 17,592.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,337.43, 41,864.94 and 17,592.89 is: 24,277.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,337.43 : 41,864.94 = 17,592.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,337.43/41,864.94 = 17,592.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,337.43x = 41,864.94 × 17,592.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,337.43x = 736,525,074.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,525,074.95/30,337.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,277.77

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