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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,034.40, 41,447.97 and 17,459.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,034.40, 41,447.97 and 17,459.15 is: 24,093.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,034.40 : 41,447.97 = 17,459.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,034.40/41,447.97 = 17,459.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,034.40x = 41,447.97 × 17,459.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,034.40x = 723,646,118.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,646,118.19/30,034.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,093.91

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