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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,256.98, 41,752.15 and 17,511.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,256.98, 41,752.15 and 17,511.09 is: 24,163.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,256.98 : 41,752.15 = 17,511.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,256.98/41,752.15 = 17,511.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,256.98x = 41,752.15 × 17,511.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,256.98x = 731,125,568.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,125,568.79/30,256.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,163.87

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