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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,117.13, 41,560.52 and 17,370.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,117.13, 41,560.52 and 17,370.83 is: 23,971.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,117.13 : 41,560.52 = 17,370.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,117.13/41,560.52 = 17,370.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,117.13x = 41,560.52 × 17,370.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,117.13x = 721,940,744.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,940,744.68/30,117.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,971.10

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