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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,086.92, 41,523.56 and 17,511.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,086.92, 41,523.56 and 17,511.67 is: 24,168.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,086.92 : 41,523.56 = 17,511.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,086.92/41,523.56 = 17,511.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,086.92x = 41,523.56 × 17,511.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,086.92x = 727,146,879.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,146,879.95/30,086.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,168.21

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