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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,291.39, 41,808.15 and 17,546.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,291.39, 41,808.15 and 17,546.67 is: 24,217.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,291.39 : 41,808.15 = 17,546.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,291.39/41,808.15 = 17,546.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,291.39x = 41,808.15 × 17,546.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,291.39x = 733,593,811.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,593,811.36/30,291.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,217.90

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