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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,043.67, 41,463.38 and 17,297.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,043.67, 41,463.38 and 17,297.31 is: 23,872.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,043.67 : 41,463.38 = 17,297.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,043.67/41,463.38 = 17,297.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,043.67x = 41,463.38 × 17,297.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,043.67x = 717,204,980.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,204,980.75/30,043.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,872.08

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