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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,364.02, 41,901.90 and 17,616.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,364.02, 41,901.90 and 17,616.24 is: 24,310.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,364.02 : 41,901.90 = 17,616.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,364.02/41,901.90 = 17,616.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,364.02x = 41,901.90 × 17,616.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,364.02x = 738,153,926.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,153,926.86/30,364.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,310.15

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