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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,057.61, 41,482.62 and 17,311.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,057.61, 41,482.62 and 17,311.25 is: 23,891.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,057.61 : 41,482.62 = 17,311.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,057.61/41,482.62 = 17,311.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,057.61x = 41,482.62 × 17,311.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,057.61x = 718,116,005.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,116,005.48/30,057.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,891.32

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