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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,058.21, 41,483.43 and 17,311.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,058.21, 41,483.43 and 17,311.81 is: 23,892.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,058.21 : 41,483.43 = 17,311.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,058.21/41,483.43 = 17,311.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,058.21x = 41,483.43 × 17,311.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,058.21x = 718,153,258.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,153,258.31/30,058.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,892.08

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