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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,222.58, 41,695.21 and 17,473.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,222.58, 41,695.21 and 17,473.42 is: 24,106.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,222.58 : 41,695.21 = 17,473.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,222.58/41,695.21 = 17,473.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,222.58x = 41,695.21 × 17,473.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,222.58x = 728,557,916.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,557,916.32/30,222.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,106.41

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