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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,047.25, 41,466.78 and 17,302.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,047.25, 41,466.78 and 17,302.35 is: 23,878.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,047.25 : 41,466.78 = 17,302.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,047.25/41,466.78 = 17,302.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,047.25x = 41,466.78 × 17,302.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,047.25x = 717,472,740.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,472,740.93/30,047.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,878.15

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