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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,351.42, 41,884.82 and 17,607.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,351.42, 41,884.82 and 17,607.18 is: 24,297.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,351.42 : 41,884.82 = 17,607.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,351.42/41,884.82 = 17,607.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,351.42x = 41,884.82 × 17,607.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,351.42x = 737,473,565.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,473,565.01/30,351.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,297.83

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