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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,116.28, 41,559.35 and 17,370

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,116.28, 41,559.35 and 17,370 is: 23,969.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,116.28 : 41,559.35 = 17,370 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,116.28/41,559.35 = 17,370/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,116.28x = 41,559.35 × 17,370
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,116.28x = 721,885,920.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,885,920.36/30,116.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,969.95

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