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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,256.85, 41,751.97 and 17,510.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,256.85, 41,751.97 and 17,510.97 is: 24,163.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,256.85 : 41,751.97 = 17,510.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,256.85/41,751.97 = 17,510.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,256.85x = 41,751.97 × 17,510.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,256.85x = 731,117,359.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,117,359.43/30,256.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,163.70

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