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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,031.56, 41,446.08 and 17,457.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,031.56, 41,446.08 and 17,457.12 is: 24,092.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,031.56 : 41,446.08 = 17,457.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,031.56/41,446.08 = 17,457.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,031.56x = 41,446.08 × 17,457.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,031.56x = 723,529,192.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,529,192.09/30,031.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,092.29

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