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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,344.62, 41,875.66 and 17,600.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,344.62, 41,875.66 and 17,600.26 is: 24,288.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,344.62 : 41,875.66 = 17,600.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,344.62/41,875.66 = 17,600.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,344.62x = 41,875.66 × 17,600.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,344.62x = 737,022,503.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,022,503.67/30,344.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,288.41

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