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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,221.08, 41,693.14 and 17,471.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,221.08, 41,693.14 and 17,471.91 is: 24,104.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,221.08 : 41,693.14 = 17,471.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,221.08/41,693.14 = 17,471.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,221.08x = 41,693.14 × 17,471.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,221.08x = 728,458,789.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,458,789.70/30,221.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,104.33

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