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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,086.13, 41,529.76 and 17,510.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,086.13, 41,529.76 and 17,510.88 is: 24,171.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,086.13 : 41,529.76 = 17,510.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,086.13/41,529.76 = 17,510.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,086.13x = 41,529.76 × 17,510.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,086.13x = 727,222,643.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,222,643.79/30,086.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,171.36

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