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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,220.58, 41,692.46 and 17,471.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,220.58, 41,692.46 and 17,471.42 is: 24,103.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,220.58 : 41,692.46 = 17,471.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,220.58/41,692.46 = 17,471.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,220.58x = 41,692.46 × 17,471.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,220.58x = 728,426,183.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,426,183.67/30,220.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,103.65

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