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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,039.66, 41,463.09 and 17,466.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,039.66, 41,463.09 and 17,466.84 is: 24,109.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,039.66 : 41,463.09 = 17,466.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,039.66/41,463.09 = 17,466.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,039.66x = 41,463.09 × 17,466.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,039.66x = 724,229,158.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,229,158.94/30,039.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,109.10

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