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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,347.09, 41,873.69 and 17,601.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,347.09, 41,873.69 and 17,601.44 is: 24,286.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,347.09 : 41,873.69 = 17,601.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,347.09/41,873.69 = 17,601.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,347.09x = 41,873.69 × 17,601.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,347.09x = 737,037,076.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,037,076.75/30,347.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,286.91

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