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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,397.59, 41,957.49 and 17,653.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,397.59, 41,957.49 and 17,653.66 is: 24,367.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,397.59 : 41,957.49 = 17,653.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,397.59/41,957.49 = 17,653.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,397.59x = 41,957.49 × 17,653.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,397.59x = 740,703,053.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,703,053.13/30,397.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,367.17

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