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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,179.67, 41,650.05 and 17,437.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,179.67, 41,650.05 and 17,437.16 is: 24,064.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,179.67 : 41,650.05 = 17,437.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,179.67/41,650.05 = 17,437.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,179.67x = 41,650.05 × 17,437.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,179.67x = 726,258,377.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,258,377.61/30,179.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,064.49

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