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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,216.87, 41,701.37 and 17,472.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,216.87, 41,701.37 and 17,472.33 is: 24,113.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,216.87 : 41,701.37 = 17,472.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,216.87/41,701.37 = 17,472.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,216.87x = 41,701.37 × 17,472.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,216.87x = 728,620,010.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,620,010.73/30,216.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,113.02

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