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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,291.10, 41,797.96 and 17,544.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,291.10, 41,797.96 and 17,544.13 is: 24,208.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,291.10 : 41,797.96 = 17,544.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,291.10/41,797.96 = 17,544.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,291.10x = 41,797.96 × 17,544.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,291.10x = 733,308,695.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,308,695.62/30,291.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,208.72

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