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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,350.61, 41,883.89 and 17,606.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,350.61, 41,883.89 and 17,606.21 is: 24,296.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,350.61 : 41,883.89 = 17,606.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,350.61/41,883.89 = 17,606.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,350.61x = 41,883.89 × 17,606.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,350.61x = 737,416,265.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,416,265.51/30,350.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,296.59

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