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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,072.73, 41,511.30 and 17,497.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,072.73, 41,511.30 and 17,497.48 is: 24,152.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,072.73 : 41,511.30 = 17,497.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,072.73/41,511.30 = 17,497.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,072.73x = 41,511.30 × 17,497.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,072.73x = 726,342,957.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,342,957.82/30,072.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,152.88

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