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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,208.56, 41,687.14 and 17,461.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,208.56, 41,687.14 and 17,461.54 is: 24,096.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,208.56 : 41,687.14 = 17,461.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,208.56/41,687.14 = 17,461.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,208.56x = 41,687.14 × 17,461.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,208.56x = 727,921,514.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,921,514.72/30,208.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,096.53

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