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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,062.61, 41,481.77 and 17,316.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,062.61, 41,481.77 and 17,316.36 is: 23,893.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,062.61 : 41,481.77 = 17,316.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,062.61/41,481.77 = 17,316.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,062.61x = 41,481.77 × 17,316.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,062.61x = 718,313,176.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,313,176.18/30,062.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,893.91

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