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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,340.42, 41,869.08 and 17,595.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,340.42, 41,869.08 and 17,595.88 is: 24,281.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,340.42 : 41,869.08 = 17,595.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,340.42/41,869.08 = 17,595.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,340.42x = 41,869.08 × 17,595.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,340.42x = 736,723,307.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,723,307.39/30,340.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,281.91

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