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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,164.60, 41,629.11 and 17,418.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,164.60, 41,629.11 and 17,418.32 is: 24,038.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,164.60 : 41,629.11 = 17,418.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,164.60/41,629.11 = 17,418.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,164.60x = 41,629.11 × 17,418.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,164.60x = 725,109,159.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,109,159.30/30,164.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,038.41

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