Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,013.92, 41,418 and 17,437.68
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 30,013.92, 41,418 and 17,437.68 is: 24,063.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,013.92 : 41,418 = 17,437.68 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,013.92/41,418 = 17,437.68/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,013.92x = 41,418 × 17,437.68 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,013.92x = 722,233,830.24 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 722,233,830.24/30,013.92 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 24,063.30
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