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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,216.27, 41,696.34 and 17,459.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,216.27, 41,696.34 and 17,459.45 is: 24,092.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,216.27 : 41,696.34 = 17,459.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,216.27/41,696.34 = 17,459.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,216.27x = 41,696.34 × 17,459.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,216.27x = 727,995,163.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,995,163.41/30,216.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,092.82

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