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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,184.50, 41,652.39 and 17,438.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,184.50, 41,652.39 and 17,438.22 is: 24,063.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,184.50 : 41,652.39 = 17,438.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,184.50/41,652.39 = 17,438.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,184.50x = 41,652.39 × 17,438.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,184.50x = 726,343,540.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,343,540.35/30,184.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,063.46

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