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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,126.19, 41,573.41 and 17,550.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,126.19, 41,573.41 and 17,550.13 is: 24,218.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,126.19 : 41,573.41 = 17,550.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,126.19/41,573.41 = 17,550.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,126.19x = 41,573.41 × 17,550.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,126.19x = 729,618,750.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,618,750.04/30,126.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,218.75

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