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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,132.59, 41,574.38 and 17,384.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,132.59, 41,574.38 and 17,384.76 is: 23,986.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,132.59 : 41,574.38 = 17,384.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,132.59/41,574.38 = 17,384.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,132.59x = 41,574.38 × 17,384.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,132.59x = 722,760,531.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,760,531.53/30,132.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,986.01

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