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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,142.68, 41,594.84 and 17,396.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,142.68, 41,594.84 and 17,396.36 is: 24,005.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,142.68 : 41,594.84 = 17,396.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,142.68/41,594.84 = 17,396.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,142.68x = 41,594.84 × 17,396.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,142.68x = 723,598,810.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,598,810.78/30,142.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,005.79

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