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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,441.16, 42,008.66 and 17,012.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,441.16, 42,008.66 and 17,012.41 is: 23,477.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,441.16 : 42,008.66 = 17,012.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,441.16/42,008.66 = 17,012.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,441.16x = 42,008.66 × 17,012.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,441.16x = 714,668,516.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,668,516.88/30,441.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,477.05

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