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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,168.09, 41,636.97 and 17,592.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,168.09, 41,636.97 and 17,592.84 is: 24,281.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,168.09 : 41,636.97 = 17,592.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,168.09/41,636.97 = 17,592.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,168.09x = 41,636.97 × 17,592.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,168.09x = 732,512,551.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,512,551.29/30,168.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,281.04

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