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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,189.62, 41,666.64 and 17,614.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,189.62, 41,666.64 and 17,614.34 is: 24,310.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,189.62 : 41,666.64 = 17,614.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,189.62/41,666.64 = 17,614.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,189.62x = 41,666.64 × 17,614.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,189.62x = 733,930,363.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,930,363.62/30,189.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,310.69

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