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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,171.06, 41,635.26 and 17,595

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,171.06, 41,635.26 and 17,595 is: 24,280.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,171.06 : 41,635.26 = 17,595 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,171.06/41,635.26 = 17,595/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,171.06x = 41,635.26 × 17,595
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,171.06x = 732,572,399.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,572,399.70/30,171.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,280.63

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