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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,124.69, 41,562.58 and 17,376.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,124.69, 41,562.58 and 17,376.17 is: 23,973.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,124.69 : 41,562.58 = 17,376.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,124.69/41,562.58 = 17,376.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,124.69x = 41,562.58 × 17,376.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,124.69x = 722,198,246.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,198,246.62/30,124.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,973.63

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