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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,030.72, 41,441.23 and 17,933.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,030.72, 41,441.23 and 17,933.24 is: 24,747.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,030.72 : 41,441.23 = 17,933.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,030.72/41,441.23 = 17,933.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,030.72x = 41,441.23 × 17,933.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,030.72x = 743,175,271.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,175,271.45/30,030.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,747.17

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