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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,127.19, 41,574.80 and 17,551.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,127.19, 41,574.80 and 17,551.13 is: 24,220.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,127.19 : 41,574.80 = 17,551.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,127.19/41,574.80 = 17,551.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,127.19x = 41,574.80 × 17,551.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,127.19x = 729,684,555.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,684,555.53/30,127.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,220.14

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