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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,163.32, 41,627.34 and 17,417.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,163.32, 41,627.34 and 17,417.04 is: 24,036.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,163.32 : 41,627.34 = 17,417.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,163.32/41,627.34 = 17,417.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,163.32x = 41,627.34 × 17,417.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,163.32x = 725,024,837.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,024,837.74/30,163.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,036.64

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