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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,160.64, 41,613.12 and 17,582.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,160.64, 41,613.12 and 17,582.96 is: 24,259.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,160.64 : 41,613.12 = 17,582.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,160.64/41,613.12 = 17,582.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,160.64x = 41,613.12 × 17,582.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,160.64x = 731,681,824.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,681,824.44/30,160.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,259.49

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