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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,110.88, 41,558.84 and 17,372.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,110.88, 41,558.84 and 17,372.30 is: 23,977.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,110.88 : 41,558.84 = 17,372.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,110.88/41,558.84 = 17,372.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,110.88x = 41,558.84 × 17,372.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,110.88x = 721,972,341.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,972,341.48/30,110.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,977.13

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