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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,164.85, 41,629.46 and 17,418.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,164.85, 41,629.46 and 17,418.57 is: 24,038.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,164.85 : 41,629.46 = 17,418.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,164.85/41,629.46 = 17,418.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,164.85x = 41,629.46 × 17,418.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,164.85x = 725,125,663.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,125,663.07/30,164.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,038.76

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