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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,164.25, 41,626.70 and 17,591.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,164.25, 41,626.70 and 17,591.43 is: 24,276.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,164.25 : 41,626.70 = 17,591.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,164.25/41,626.70 = 17,591.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,164.25x = 41,626.70 × 17,591.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,164.25x = 732,273,223.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,273,223.16/30,164.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,276.20

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