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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,869.08, 42,596.80 and 17,441.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,869.08, 42,596.80 and 17,441.50 is: 24,067.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,869.08 : 42,596.80 = 17,441.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,869.08/42,596.80 = 17,441.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,869.08x = 42,596.80 × 17,441.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,869.08x = 742,952,087.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,952,087.20/30,869.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,067.84

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