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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,052.16, 41,480.34 and 17,479.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,052.16, 41,480.34 and 17,479.34 is: 24,126.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,052.16 : 41,480.34 = 17,479.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,052.16/41,480.34 = 17,479.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,052.16x = 41,480.34 × 17,479.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,052.16x = 725,048,966.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,048,966.18/30,052.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,126.35

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