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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,223.11, 41,705.44 and 17,477.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,223.11, 41,705.44 and 17,477.12 is: 24,117.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,223.11 : 41,705.44 = 17,477.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,223.11/41,705.44 = 17,477.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,223.11x = 41,705.44 × 17,477.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,223.11x = 728,890,979.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,890,979.53/30,223.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,117.01

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