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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,053.16, 41,481.72 and 17,480.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,053.16, 41,481.72 and 17,480.34 is: 24,127.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,053.16 : 41,481.72 = 17,480.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,053.16/41,481.72 = 17,480.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,053.16x = 41,481.72 × 17,480.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,053.16x = 725,114,569.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,114,569.38/30,053.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,127.73

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