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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,224.21, 41,706.23 and 17,475.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,224.21, 41,706.23 and 17,475.35 is: 24,114.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,224.21 : 41,706.23 = 17,475.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,224.21/41,706.23 = 17,475.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,224.21x = 41,706.23 × 17,475.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,224.21x = 728,830,670.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,830,670.52/30,224.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,114.14

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