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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,137.56, 41,589.99 and 17,391.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,137.56, 41,589.99 and 17,391.27 is: 24,000.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,137.56 : 41,589.99 = 17,391.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,137.56/41,589.99 = 17,391.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,137.56x = 41,589.99 × 17,391.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,137.56x = 723,302,658.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,302,658.43/30,137.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,000.04

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