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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,031.56, 41,446.11 and 17,455.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,031.56, 41,446.11 and 17,455.50 is: 24,090.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,031.56 : 41,446.11 = 17,455.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,031.56/41,446.11 = 17,455.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,031.56x = 41,446.11 × 17,455.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,031.56x = 723,462,573.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,462,573.11/30,031.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,090.08

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