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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,163.82, 41,628.03 and 17,417.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,163.82, 41,628.03 and 17,417.54 is: 24,037.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,163.82 : 41,628.03 = 17,417.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,163.82/41,628.03 = 17,417.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,163.82x = 41,628.03 × 17,417.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,163.82x = 725,057,669.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,057,669.51/30,163.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,037.33

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