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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,123.12, 41,565.96 and 17,376.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,123.12, 41,565.96 and 17,376.78 is: 23,977.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,123.12 : 41,565.96 = 17,376.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,123.12/41,565.96 = 17,376.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,123.12x = 41,565.96 × 17,376.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,123.12x = 722,282,542.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,282,542.41/30,123.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,977.68

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