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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,224.54, 41,705.08 and 17,472.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,224.54, 41,705.08 and 17,472.98 is: 24,109.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,224.54 : 41,705.08 = 17,472.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,224.54/41,705.08 = 17,472.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,224.54x = 41,705.08 × 17,472.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,224.54x = 728,712,028.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,712,028.74/30,224.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,109.95

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