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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,091.16, 41,522.91 and 17,989.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,091.16, 41,522.91 and 17,989.25 is: 24,823.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,091.16 : 41,522.91 = 17,989.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,091.16/41,522.91 = 17,989.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,091.16x = 41,522.91 × 17,989.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,091.16x = 746,966,008.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,966,008.72/30,091.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,823.44

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