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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,076.36, 41,509.62 and 17,505.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,076.36, 41,509.62 and 17,505.16 is: 24,159.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,076.36 : 41,509.62 = 17,505.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,076.36/41,509.62 = 17,505.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,076.36x = 41,509.62 × 17,505.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,076.36x = 726,632,539.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,632,539.64/30,076.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,159.59

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