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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,841.19, 42,560.48 and 17,413.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,841.19, 42,560.48 and 17,413.01 is: 24,029.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,841.19 : 42,560.48 = 17,413.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,841.19/42,560.48 = 17,413.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,841.19x = 42,560.48 × 17,413.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,841.19x = 741,106,054.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,106,054.18/30,841.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,029.75

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