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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,226.46, 41,709.33 and 17,477.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,226.46, 41,709.33 and 17,477.60 is: 24,117.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,226.46 : 41,709.33 = 17,477.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,226.46/41,709.33 = 17,477.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,226.46x = 41,709.33 × 17,477.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,226.46x = 728,978,777.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,978,777.46/30,226.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,117.24

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