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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,365.02, 41,903.28 and 17,617.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,365.02, 41,903.28 and 17,617.24 is: 24,311.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,365.02 : 41,903.28 = 17,617.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,365.02/41,903.28 = 17,617.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,365.02x = 41,903.28 × 17,617.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,365.02x = 738,220,140.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,220,140.55/30,365.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,311.53

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