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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,050.28, 41,470.96 and 17,305.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,050.28, 41,470.96 and 17,305.40 is: 23,882.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,050.28 : 41,470.96 = 17,305.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,050.28/41,470.96 = 17,305.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,050.28x = 41,470.96 × 17,305.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,050.28x = 717,671,551.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,671,551.18/30,050.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,882.36

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