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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,869.33, 42,600.54 and 17,441.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,869.33, 42,600.54 and 17,441.15 is: 24,069.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,869.33 : 42,600.54 = 17,441.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,869.33/42,600.54 = 17,441.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,869.33x = 42,600.54 × 17,441.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,869.33x = 743,002,408.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,002,408.22/30,869.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,069.28

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