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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,362.61, 41,895.99 and 17,440.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,362.61, 41,895.99 and 17,440.14 is: 24,064.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,362.61 : 41,895.99 = 17,440.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,362.61/41,895.99 = 17,440.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,362.61x = 41,895.99 × 17,440.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,362.61x = 730,671,931.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,671,931.04/30,362.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,064.86

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