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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,145.50, 41,605.65 and 17,567.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,145.50, 41,605.65 and 17,567.82 is: 24,246.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,145.50 : 41,605.65 = 17,567.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,145.50/41,605.65 = 17,567.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,145.50x = 41,605.65 × 17,567.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,145.50x = 730,920,570.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,920,570.18/30,145.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,246.42

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