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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,036.08, 41,454.92 and 17,468.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,036.08, 41,454.92 and 17,468.24 is: 24,109.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,036.08 : 41,454.92 = 17,468.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,036.08/41,454.92 = 17,468.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,036.08x = 41,454.92 × 17,468.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,036.08x = 724,144,491.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,144,491.74/30,036.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,109.15

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