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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,350.13, 41,883.66 and 17,604.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,350.13, 41,883.66 and 17,604.42 is: 24,294.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,350.13 : 41,883.66 = 17,604.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,350.13/41,883.66 = 17,604.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,350.13x = 41,883.66 × 17,604.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,350.13x = 737,337,541.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,337,541.78/30,350.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,294.38

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