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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,157.52, 41,619.26 and 17,413.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,157.52, 41,619.26 and 17,413.04 is: 24,031.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,157.52 : 41,619.26 = 17,413.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,157.52/41,619.26 = 17,413.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,157.52x = 41,619.26 × 17,413.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,157.52x = 724,717,839.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,717,839.15/30,157.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,031.08

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