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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,041.64, 41,454.50 and 17,467.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,041.64, 41,454.50 and 17,467.24 is: 24,103.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,041.64 : 41,454.50 = 17,467.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,041.64/41,454.50 = 17,467.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,041.64x = 41,454.50 × 17,467.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,041.64x = 724,095,700.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,095,700.58/30,041.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,103.07

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