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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,072.95, 41,511.61 and 17,497.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,072.95, 41,511.61 and 17,497.70 is: 24,153.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,072.95 : 41,511.61 = 17,497.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,072.95/41,511.61 = 17,497.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,072.95x = 41,511.61 × 17,497.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,072.95x = 726,357,845.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,357,845.82/30,072.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,153.19

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