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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,057.48, 41,485.86 and 17,483.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,057.48, 41,485.86 and 17,483.88 is: 24,131.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,057.48 : 41,485.86 = 17,483.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,057.48/41,485.86 = 17,483.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,057.48x = 41,485.86 × 17,483.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,057.48x = 725,333,797.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,333,797.94/30,057.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,131.56

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