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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,172.59, 41,643.18 and 17,597.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,172.59, 41,643.18 and 17,597.34 is: 24,287.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,172.59 : 41,643.18 = 17,597.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,172.59/41,643.18 = 17,597.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,172.59x = 41,643.18 × 17,597.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,172.59x = 732,809,197.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,809,197.14/30,172.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,287.25

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