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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,351.29, 41,885.10 and 17,605.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,351.29, 41,885.10 and 17,605.34 is: 24,295.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,351.29 : 41,885.10 = 17,605.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,351.29/41,885.10 = 17,605.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,351.29x = 41,885.10 × 17,605.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,351.29x = 737,401,217.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,401,217.01/30,351.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,295.55

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