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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,106.73, 41,552.42 and 17,357.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,106.73, 41,552.42 and 17,357.66 is: 23,956.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,106.73 : 41,552.42 = 17,357.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,106.73/41,552.42 = 17,357.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,106.73x = 41,552.42 × 17,357.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,106.73x = 721,252,483.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,252,483.99/30,106.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,956.52

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