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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,033.18, 41,449.59 and 17,455.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,033.18, 41,449.59 and 17,455.50 is: 24,090.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,033.18 : 41,449.59 = 17,455.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,033.18/41,449.59 = 17,455.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,033.18x = 41,449.59 × 17,455.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,033.18x = 723,523,318.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,523,318.25/30,033.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,090.80

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