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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,363.02, 41,900.52 and 17,615.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,363.02, 41,900.52 and 17,615.24 is: 24,308.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,363.02 : 41,900.52 = 17,615.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,363.02/41,900.52 = 17,615.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,363.02x = 41,900.52 × 17,615.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,363.02x = 738,087,715.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,087,715.92/30,363.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,308.77

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