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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,164.56, 41,627.14 and 17,591.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,164.56, 41,627.14 and 17,591.74 is: 24,276.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,164.56 : 41,627.14 = 17,591.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,164.56/41,627.14 = 17,591.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,164.56x = 41,627.14 × 17,591.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,164.56x = 732,293,823.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,293,823.82/30,164.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,276.63

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