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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,587.61, 42,202.22 and 17,841.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,587.61, 42,202.22 and 17,841.35 is: 24,616.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,587.61 : 42,202.22 = 17,841.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,587.61/42,202.22 = 17,841.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,587.61x = 42,202.22 × 17,841.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,587.61x = 752,944,577.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,944,577.80/30,587.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,616.00

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