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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,043.62, 41,465.25 and 17,475.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,043.62, 41,465.25 and 17,475.66 is: 24,119.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,043.62 : 41,465.25 = 17,475.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,043.62/41,465.25 = 17,475.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,043.62x = 41,465.25 × 17,475.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,043.62x = 724,632,610.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,632,610.82/30,043.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,119.35

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