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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,163.94, 41,628.20 and 17,417.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,163.94, 41,628.20 and 17,417.66 is: 24,037.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,163.94 : 41,628.20 = 17,417.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,163.94/41,628.20 = 17,417.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,163.94x = 41,628.20 × 17,417.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,163.94x = 725,065,981.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,065,981.63/30,163.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,037.51

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