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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,055.96, 41,480.33 and 17,309.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,055.96, 41,480.33 and 17,309.56 is: 23,888.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,055.96 : 41,480.33 = 17,309.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,055.96/41,480.33 = 17,309.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,055.96x = 41,480.33 × 17,309.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,055.96x = 718,006,260.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,006,260.95/30,055.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,888.98

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