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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,118.26, 41,562.06 and 17,371.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,118.26, 41,562.06 and 17,371.97 is: 23,972.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,118.26 : 41,562.06 = 17,371.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,118.26/41,562.06 = 17,371.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,118.26x = 41,562.06 × 17,371.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,118.26x = 722,014,651.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,014,651.65/30,118.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,972.65

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