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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,343.62, 41,874.28 and 17,599.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,343.62, 41,874.28 and 17,599.26 is: 24,287.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,343.62 : 41,874.28 = 17,599.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,343.62/41,874.28 = 17,599.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,343.62x = 41,874.28 × 17,599.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,343.62x = 736,956,341.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,956,341.03/30,343.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,287.03

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