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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,161.65, 41,626.67 and 17,417.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,161.65, 41,626.67 and 17,417.94 is: 24,038.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,161.65 : 41,626.67 = 17,417.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,161.65/41,626.67 = 17,417.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,161.65x = 41,626.67 × 17,417.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,161.65x = 725,050,840.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,050,840.46/30,161.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,038.83

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