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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,054.76, 41,470.90 and 17,308.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,054.76, 41,470.90 and 17,308.48 is: 23,883.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,054.76 : 41,470.90 = 17,308.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,054.76/41,470.90 = 17,308.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,054.76x = 41,470.90 × 17,308.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,054.76x = 717,798,355.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,798,355.20/30,054.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,883.02

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