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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,127.74, 41,566.95 and 17,543.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,127.74, 41,566.95 and 17,543.58 is: 24,204.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,127.74 : 41,566.95 = 17,543.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,127.74/41,566.95 = 17,543.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,127.74x = 41,566.95 × 17,543.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,127.74x = 729,233,112.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,233,112.68/30,127.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,204.71

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