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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,123.69, 41,569.97 and 17,547.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,123.69, 41,569.97 and 17,547.63 is: 24,215.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,123.69 : 41,569.97 = 17,547.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,123.69/41,569.97 = 17,547.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,123.69x = 41,569.97 × 17,547.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,123.69x = 729,454,452.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,454,452.67/30,123.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,215.31

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