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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,054.18, 41,479.71 and 17,486.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,054.18, 41,479.71 and 17,486.22 is: 24,133.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,054.18 : 41,479.71 = 17,486.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,054.18/41,479.71 = 17,486.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,054.18x = 41,479.71 × 17,486.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,054.18x = 725,323,334.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,323,334.60/30,054.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,133.86

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