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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,042.78, 41,462.73 and 17,467.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,042.78, 41,462.73 and 17,467.53 is: 24,107.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,042.78 : 41,462.73 = 17,467.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,042.78/41,462.73 = 17,467.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,042.78x = 41,462.73 × 17,467.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,042.78x = 724,251,480.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,251,480.16/30,042.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,107.34

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