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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,035.40, 41,449.35 and 17,460.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,035.40, 41,449.35 and 17,460.15 is: 24,095.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,035.40 : 41,449.35 = 17,460.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,035.40/41,449.35 = 17,460.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,035.40x = 41,449.35 × 17,460.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,035.40x = 723,711,868.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,711,868.40/30,035.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,095.30

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