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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,227.83, 41,702.46 and 17,478.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,227.83, 41,702.46 and 17,478.67 is: 24,113.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,227.83 : 41,702.46 = 17,478.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,227.83/41,702.46 = 17,478.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,227.83x = 41,702.46 × 17,478.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,227.83x = 728,903,536.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,903,536.53/30,227.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,113.66

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