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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,015.28, 41,421.12 and 17,440

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,015.28, 41,421.12 and 17,440 is: 24,067.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,015.28 : 41,421.12 = 17,440 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,015.28/41,421.12 = 17,440/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,015.28x = 41,421.12 × 17,440
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,015.28x = 722,384,332.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,384,332.80/30,015.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,067.22

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