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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,221.33, 41,693.49 and 17,472.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,221.33, 41,693.49 and 17,472.17 is: 24,104.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,221.33 : 41,693.49 = 17,472.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,221.33/41,693.49 = 17,472.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,221.33x = 41,693.49 × 17,472.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,221.33x = 728,475,849.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,475,849.41/30,221.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,104.70

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