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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,341.61, 41,871.51 and 17,597.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,341.61, 41,871.51 and 17,597.25 is: 24,284.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,341.61 : 41,871.51 = 17,597.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,341.61/41,871.51 = 17,597.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,341.61x = 41,871.51 × 17,597.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,341.61x = 736,823,429.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,823,429.35/30,341.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,284.26

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