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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,033.48, 41,448.70 and 17,460.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,033.48, 41,448.70 and 17,460.68 is: 24,097.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,033.48 : 41,448.70 = 17,460.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,033.48/41,448.70 = 17,460.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,033.48x = 41,448.70 × 17,460.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,033.48x = 723,722,487.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,722,487.12/30,033.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,097.19

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