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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,126.44, 41,579.63 and 17,377.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,126.44, 41,579.63 and 17,377.34 is: 23,983.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,126.44 : 41,579.63 = 17,377.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,126.44/41,579.63 = 17,377.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,126.44x = 41,579.63 × 17,377.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,126.44x = 722,543,072.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,543,072.80/30,126.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,983.69

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