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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,043.54, 41,453.67 and 17,461.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,043.54, 41,453.67 and 17,461.54 is: 24,093.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,043.54 : 41,453.67 = 17,461.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,043.54/41,453.67 = 17,461.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,043.54x = 41,453.67 × 17,461.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,043.54x = 723,844,916.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,844,916.85/30,043.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,093.20

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