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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,044.62, 41,466.63 and 17,476.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,044.62, 41,466.63 and 17,476.66 is: 24,120.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,044.62 : 41,466.63 = 17,476.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,044.62/41,466.63 = 17,476.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,044.62x = 41,466.63 × 17,476.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,044.62x = 724,698,193.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,698,193.86/30,044.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,120.73

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