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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,071.25, 41,498.33 and 17,496

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,071.25, 41,498.33 and 17,496 is: 24,144.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,071.25 : 41,498.33 = 17,496 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,071.25/41,498.33 = 17,496/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,071.25x = 41,498.33 × 17,496
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,071.25x = 726,054,694.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,054,694.20/30,071.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,144.48

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