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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,349.59, 41,885.49 and 17,606.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,349.59, 41,885.49 and 17,606.67 is: 24,298.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,349.59 : 41,885.49 = 17,606.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,349.59/41,885.49 = 17,606.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,349.59x = 41,885.49 × 17,606.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,349.59x = 737,463,803.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,463,803.88/30,349.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,298.97

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