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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,104.62, 41,540.42 and 17,358.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,104.62, 41,540.42 and 17,358.28 is: 23,952.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,104.62 : 41,540.42 = 17,358.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,104.62/41,540.42 = 17,358.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,104.62x = 41,540.42 × 17,358.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,104.62x = 721,070,241.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,070,241.68/30,104.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,952.15

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