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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,108.51, 41,548.91 and 17,361.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,108.51, 41,548.91 and 17,361.45 is: 23,958.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,108.51 : 41,548.91 = 17,361.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,108.51/41,548.91 = 17,361.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,108.51x = 41,548.91 × 17,361.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,108.51x = 721,349,236.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,349,236.71/30,108.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,958.32

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