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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,346.68, 41,878.62 and 17,771.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,346.68, 41,878.62 and 17,771.52 is: 24,524.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,346.68 : 41,878.62 = 17,771.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,346.68/41,878.62 = 17,771.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,346.68x = 41,878.62 × 17,771.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,346.68x = 744,246,732.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,246,732.90/30,346.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,524.82

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