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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,056.48, 41,484.48 and 17,482.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,056.48, 41,484.48 and 17,482.88 is: 24,130.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,056.48 : 41,484.48 = 17,482.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,056.48/41,484.48 = 17,482.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,056.48x = 41,484.48 × 17,482.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,056.48x = 725,268,185.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,268,185.70/30,056.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,130.18

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