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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,359.61, 41,891.85 and 17,437.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,359.61, 41,891.85 and 17,437.14 is: 24,060.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,359.61 : 41,891.85 = 17,437.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,359.61/41,891.85 = 17,437.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,359.61x = 41,891.85 × 17,437.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,359.61x = 730,474,053.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,474,053.31/30,359.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,060.72

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