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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,078.12, 41,514.48 and 17,510.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,078.12, 41,514.48 and 17,510.16 is: 24,167.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,078.12 : 41,514.48 = 17,510.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,078.12/41,514.48 = 17,510.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,078.12x = 41,514.48 × 17,510.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,078.12x = 726,925,187.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,925,187.12/30,078.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,167.91

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