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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,349.23, 41,881.13 and 17,601.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,349.23, 41,881.13 and 17,601.62 is: 24,289.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,349.23 : 41,881.13 = 17,601.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,349.23/41,881.13 = 17,601.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,349.23x = 41,881.13 × 17,601.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,349.23x = 737,175,438.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,175,438.02/30,349.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,289.76

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