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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,162.57, 41,617.67 and 17,412.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,162.57, 41,617.67 and 17,412.99 is: 24,026.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,162.57 : 41,617.67 = 17,412.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,162.57/41,617.67 = 17,412.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,162.57x = 41,617.67 × 17,412.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,162.57x = 724,687,984.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,687,984.47/30,162.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,026.07

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