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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,054.11, 41,474.48 and 17,960.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,054.11, 41,474.48 and 17,960.13 is: 24,784.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,054.11 : 41,474.48 = 17,960.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,054.11/41,474.48 = 17,960.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,054.11x = 41,474.48 × 17,960.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,054.11x = 744,886,962.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,886,962.68/30,054.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,784.87

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