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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,162.26, 41,619.23 and 17,241.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,162.26, 41,619.23 and 17,241.34 is: 23,790.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,162.26 : 41,619.23 = 17,241.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,162.26/41,619.23 = 17,241.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,162.26x = 41,619.23 × 17,241.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,162.26x = 717,571,294.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,571,294.97/30,162.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,790.37

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