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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,033.36, 41,447.62 and 17,288.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,033.36, 41,447.62 and 17,288.48 is: 23,859.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,033.36 : 41,447.62 = 17,288.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,033.36/41,447.62 = 17,288.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,033.36x = 41,447.62 × 17,288.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,033.36x = 716,566,349.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,566,349.42/30,033.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,859.01

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