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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,361.57, 41,892.22 and 17,616.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,361.57, 41,892.22 and 17,616.89 is: 24,307.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,361.57 : 41,892.22 = 17,616.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,361.57/41,892.22 = 17,616.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,361.57x = 41,892.22 × 17,616.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,361.57x = 738,010,758.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,010,758.35/30,361.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,307.40

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