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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,237.44, 41,711.36 and 17,660.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,237.44, 41,711.36 and 17,660.16 is: 24,361.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,237.44 : 41,711.36 = 17,660.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,237.44/41,711.36 = 17,660.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,237.44x = 41,711.36 × 17,660.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,237.44x = 736,629,291.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,629,291.42/30,237.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,361.50

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