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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,053.33, 41,476.68 and 17,306.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,053.33, 41,476.68 and 17,306.99 is: 23,885.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,053.33 : 41,476.68 = 17,306.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,053.33/41,476.68 = 17,306.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,053.33x = 41,476.68 × 17,306.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,053.33x = 717,836,599.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,836,599.48/30,053.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,885.43

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