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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,116.63, 41,561.54 and 17,542.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,116.63, 41,561.54 and 17,542.19 is: 24,208.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,116.63 : 41,561.54 = 17,542.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,116.63/41,561.54 = 17,542.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,116.63x = 41,561.54 × 17,542.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,116.63x = 729,080,267.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,080,267.42/30,116.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,208.56

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