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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,220.83, 41,692.80 and 17,471.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,220.83, 41,692.80 and 17,471.66 is: 24,103.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,220.83 : 41,692.80 = 17,471.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,220.83/41,692.80 = 17,471.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,220.83x = 41,692.80 × 17,471.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,220.83x = 728,442,426.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,442,426.05/30,220.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,103.98

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