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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,413.80, 41,961.86 and 17,664.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,413.80, 41,961.86 and 17,664.52 is: 24,371.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,413.80 : 41,961.86 = 17,664.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,413.80/41,961.86 = 17,664.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,413.80x = 41,961.86 × 17,664.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,413.80x = 741,236,115.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,236,115.21/30,413.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,371.70

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