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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,258.22, 41,755.59 and 17,509.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,258.22, 41,755.59 and 17,509.63 is: 24,162.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,258.22 : 41,755.59 = 17,509.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,258.22/41,755.59 = 17,509.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,258.22x = 41,755.59 × 17,509.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,258.22x = 731,124,837.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,124,837.04/30,258.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,162.85

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