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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,162.15, 41,627.37 and 17,418.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,162.15, 41,627.37 and 17,418.44 is: 24,039.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,162.15 : 41,627.37 = 17,418.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,162.15/41,627.37 = 17,418.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,162.15x = 41,627.37 × 17,418.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,162.15x = 725,083,638.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,083,638.57/30,162.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,039.52

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