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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,160.27, 41,623.08 and 17,415.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,160.27, 41,623.08 and 17,415.81 is: 24,034.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,160.27 : 41,623.08 = 17,415.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,160.27/41,623.08 = 17,415.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,160.27x = 41,623.08 × 17,415.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,160.27x = 724,899,652.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,899,652.89/30,160.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,034.92

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