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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,109.77, 41,552.91 and 17,364.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,109.77, 41,552.91 and 17,364.87 is: 23,964.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,109.77 : 41,552.91 = 17,364.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,109.77/41,552.91 = 17,364.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,109.77x = 41,552.91 × 17,364.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,109.77x = 721,560,880.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,560,880.27/30,109.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,964.34

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