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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,052.68, 41,477.64 and 17,484.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,052.68, 41,477.64 and 17,484.72 is: 24,131.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,052.68 : 41,477.64 = 17,484.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,052.68/41,477.64 = 17,484.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,052.68x = 41,477.64 × 17,484.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,052.68x = 725,224,921.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,224,921.66/30,052.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,131.79

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