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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,053.89, 41,477.46 and 17,307.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,053.89, 41,477.46 and 17,307.56 is: 23,886.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,053.89 : 41,477.46 = 17,307.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,053.89/41,477.46 = 17,307.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,053.89x = 41,477.46 × 17,307.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,053.89x = 717,873,530.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,873,530.43/30,053.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,886.21

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