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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,139.58, 41,590.58 and 17,393.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,139.58, 41,590.58 and 17,393.30 is: 24,001.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,139.58 : 41,590.58 = 17,393.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,139.58/41,590.58 = 17,393.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,139.58x = 41,590.58 × 17,393.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,139.58x = 723,397,140.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,397,140.19/30,139.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,001.57

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