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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,182.51, 41,653.82 and 17,436.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,182.51, 41,653.82 and 17,436.24 is: 24,063.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,182.51 : 41,653.82 = 17,436.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,182.51/41,653.82 = 17,436.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,182.51x = 41,653.82 × 17,436.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,182.51x = 726,285,706.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,285,706.99/30,182.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,063.14

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