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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,056.18, 41,482.47 and 17,488.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,056.18, 41,482.47 and 17,488.22 is: 24,136.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,056.18 : 41,482.47 = 17,488.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,056.18/41,482.47 = 17,488.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,056.18x = 41,482.47 × 17,488.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,056.18x = 725,454,561.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,454,561.50/30,056.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,136.62

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