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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,150.36, 41,604.36 and 17,399.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,150.36, 41,604.36 and 17,399.24 is: 24,009.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,150.36 : 41,604.36 = 17,399.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,150.36/41,604.36 = 17,399.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,150.36x = 41,604.36 × 17,399.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,150.36x = 723,884,036.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,884,036.66/30,150.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,009.13

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