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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,164.35, 41,628.77 and 17,418.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,164.35, 41,628.77 and 17,418.07 is: 24,038.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,164.35 : 41,628.77 = 17,418.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,164.35/41,628.77 = 17,418.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,164.35x = 41,628.77 × 17,418.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,164.35x = 725,092,534.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,092,534.64/30,164.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,038.07

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