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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,307.61, 41,825.52 and 17,389.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,307.61, 41,825.52 and 17,389.12 is: 23,997.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,307.61 : 41,825.52 = 17,389.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,307.61/41,825.52 = 17,389.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,307.61x = 41,825.52 × 17,389.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,307.61x = 727,308,986.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,308,986.34/30,307.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,997.57

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