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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,347.15, 41,879.43 and 17,603.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,347.15, 41,879.43 and 17,603.28 is: 24,292.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,347.15 : 41,879.43 = 17,603.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,347.15/41,879.43 = 17,603.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,347.15x = 41,879.43 × 17,603.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,347.15x = 737,215,332.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,215,332.53/30,347.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,292.74

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