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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,058.29, 41,480.84 and 17,313.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,058.29, 41,480.84 and 17,313.71 is: 23,893.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,058.29 : 41,480.84 = 17,313.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,058.29/41,480.84 = 17,313.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,058.29x = 41,480.84 × 17,313.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,058.29x = 718,186,940.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,186,940.34/30,058.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,893.14

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