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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,031.04, 41,446.95 and 17,283.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,031.04, 41,446.95 and 17,283.96 is: 23,854.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,031.04 : 41,446.95 = 17,283.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,031.04/41,446.95 = 17,283.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,031.04x = 41,446.95 × 17,283.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,031.04x = 716,367,425.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,367,425.92/30,031.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,854.24

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