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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,407.15, 41,955.12 and 17,652.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,407.15, 41,955.12 and 17,652.99 is: 24,357.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,407.15 : 41,955.12 = 17,652.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,407.15/41,955.12 = 17,652.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,407.15x = 41,955.12 × 17,652.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,407.15x = 740,633,313.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,633,313.81/30,407.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,357.21

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