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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,143.58, 41,589.66 and 17,565.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,143.58, 41,589.66 and 17,565.90 is: 24,236.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,143.58 : 41,589.66 = 17,565.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,143.58/41,589.66 = 17,565.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,143.58x = 41,589.66 × 17,565.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,143.58x = 730,559,808.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,559,808.59/30,143.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,236.00

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