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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,162.06, 41,616.95 and 17,412.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,162.06, 41,616.95 and 17,412.47 is: 24,025.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,162.06 : 41,616.95 = 17,412.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,162.06/41,616.95 = 17,412.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,162.06x = 41,616.95 × 17,412.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,162.06x = 724,653,988.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,653,988.38/30,162.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,025.35

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