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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,030.48, 41,444.56 and 17,457.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,030.48, 41,444.56 and 17,457.68 is: 24,093.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,030.48 : 41,444.56 = 17,457.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,030.48/41,444.56 = 17,457.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,030.48x = 41,444.56 × 17,457.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,030.48x = 723,525,866.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,525,866.22/30,030.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,093.05

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