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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,045.17, 41,465.94 and 17,469.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,045.17, 41,465.94 and 17,469.92 is: 24,110.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,045.17 : 41,465.94 = 17,469.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,045.17/41,465.94 = 17,469.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,045.17x = 41,465.94 × 17,469.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,045.17x = 724,406,654.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,406,654.52/30,045.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,110.59

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