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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,226.10, 41,709.58 and 17,480.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,226.10, 41,709.58 and 17,480.10 is: 24,121.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,226.10 : 41,709.58 = 17,480.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,226.10/41,709.58 = 17,480.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,226.10x = 41,709.58 × 17,480.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,226.10x = 729,087,629.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,087,629.36/30,226.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,121.13

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