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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,056.16, 41,485.86 and 17,483.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,056.16, 41,485.86 and 17,483.34 is: 24,131.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,056.16 : 41,485.86 = 17,483.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,056.16/41,485.86 = 17,483.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,056.16x = 41,485.86 × 17,483.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,056.16x = 725,311,395.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,311,395.57/30,056.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,131.87

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