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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,151.08, 41,611.30 and 17,404.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,151.08, 41,611.30 and 17,404.67 is: 24,020.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,151.08 : 41,611.30 = 17,404.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,151.08/41,611.30 = 17,404.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,151.08x = 41,611.30 × 17,404.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,151.08x = 724,231,005.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,231,005.29/30,151.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,020.07

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