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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,117.13, 41,562.24 and 17,542.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,117.13, 41,562.24 and 17,542.69 is: 24,209.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,117.13 : 41,562.24 = 17,542.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,117.13/41,562.24 = 17,542.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,117.13x = 41,562.24 × 17,542.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,117.13x = 729,113,196.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,113,196.50/30,117.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,209.26

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