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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,263.16, 41,768.28 and 17,516.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,263.16, 41,768.28 and 17,516.70 is: 24,176.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,263.16 : 41,768.28 = 17,516.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,263.16/41,768.28 = 17,516.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,263.16x = 41,768.28 × 17,516.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,263.16x = 731,642,430.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,642,430.28/30,263.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,176.01

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