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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,056.22, 41,480.68 and 17,309.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,056.22, 41,480.68 and 17,309.82 is: 23,889.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,056.22 : 41,480.68 = 17,309.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,056.22/41,480.68 = 17,309.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,056.22x = 41,480.68 × 17,309.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,056.22x = 718,023,104.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,023,104.28/30,056.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,889.33

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