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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,104.61, 41,540.43 and 17,358.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,104.61, 41,540.43 and 17,358.27 is: 23,952.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,104.61 : 41,540.43 = 17,358.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,104.61/41,540.43 = 17,358.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,104.61x = 41,540.43 × 17,358.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,104.61x = 721,069,999.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,069,999.86/30,104.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,952.15

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