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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,350.61, 41,883.93 and 17,606.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,350.61, 41,883.93 and 17,606.25 is: 24,296.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,350.61 : 41,883.93 = 17,606.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,350.61/41,883.93 = 17,606.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,350.61x = 41,883.93 × 17,606.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,350.61x = 737,418,942.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,418,942.56/30,350.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,296.68

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