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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,010.50, 41,416.92 and 17,437.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,010.50, 41,416.92 and 17,437.68 is: 24,065.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,010.50 : 41,416.92 = 17,437.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,010.50/41,416.92 = 17,437.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,010.50x = 41,416.92 × 17,437.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,010.50x = 722,214,997.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,214,997.55/30,010.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,065.41

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