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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,363.61, 41,897.37 and 17,441.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,363.61, 41,897.37 and 17,441.14 is: 24,066.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,363.61 : 41,897.37 = 17,441.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,363.61/41,897.37 = 17,441.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,363.61x = 41,897.37 × 17,441.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,363.61x = 730,737,895.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,737,895.80/30,363.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,066.24

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