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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,151.58, 41,615.24 and 17,413.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,151.58, 41,615.24 and 17,413.11 is: 24,033.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,151.58 : 41,615.24 = 17,413.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,151.58/41,615.24 = 17,413.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,151.58x = 41,615.24 × 17,413.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,151.58x = 724,650,664.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,650,664.73/30,151.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,033.59

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