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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,086.17, 41,522.52 and 17,510.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,086.17, 41,522.52 and 17,510.92 is: 24,167.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,086.17 : 41,522.52 = 17,510.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,086.17/41,522.52 = 17,510.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,086.17x = 41,522.52 × 17,510.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,086.17x = 727,097,525.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,097,525.92/30,086.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,167.17

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