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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,341.82, 41,871.96 and 17,597.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,341.82, 41,871.96 and 17,597.64 is: 24,284.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,341.82 : 41,871.96 = 17,597.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,341.82/41,871.96 = 17,597.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,341.82x = 41,871.96 × 17,597.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,341.82x = 736,847,678.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,847,678.17/30,341.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,284.89

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