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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,341.16, 41,868.90 and 17,595

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,341.16, 41,868.90 and 17,595 is: 24,280.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,341.16 : 41,868.90 = 17,595 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,341.16/41,868.90 = 17,595/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,341.16x = 41,868.90 × 17,595
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,341.16x = 736,683,295.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,683,295.50/30,341.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,280.00

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