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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,349.15, 41,882.19 and 17,605.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,349.15, 41,882.19 and 17,605.28 is: 24,295.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,349.15 : 41,882.19 = 17,605.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,349.15/41,882.19 = 17,605.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,349.15x = 41,882.19 × 17,605.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,349.15x = 737,347,681.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,347,681.96/30,349.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,295.50

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