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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,298.90, 41,801.66 and 17,545.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,298.90, 41,801.66 and 17,545.12 is: 24,206.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,298.90 : 41,801.66 = 17,545.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,298.90/41,801.66 = 17,545.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,298.90x = 41,801.66 × 17,545.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,298.90x = 733,415,140.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,415,140.90/30,298.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,206.00

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