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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,209.76, 41,694.93 and 17,461.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,209.76, 41,694.93 and 17,461.19 is: 24,099.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,209.76 : 41,694.93 = 17,461.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,209.76/41,694.93 = 17,461.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,209.76x = 41,694.93 × 17,461.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,209.76x = 728,042,886.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,042,886.29/30,209.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,099.59

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