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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,153.08, 41,617.31 and 17,414.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,153.08, 41,617.31 and 17,414.61 is: 24,035.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,153.08 : 41,617.31 = 17,414.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,153.08/41,617.31 = 17,414.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,153.08x = 41,617.31 × 17,414.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,153.08x = 724,749,135.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,749,135.83/30,153.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,035.66

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