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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,228.25, 41,711.67 and 17,479.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,228.25, 41,711.67 and 17,479.51 is: 24,119.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,228.25 : 41,711.67 = 17,479.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,228.25/41,711.67 = 17,479.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,228.25x = 41,711.67 × 17,479.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,228.25x = 729,099,552.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,099,552.88/30,228.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,119.81

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