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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,058.67, 41,481.35 and 17,314.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,058.67, 41,481.35 and 17,314.08 is: 23,893.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,058.67 : 41,481.35 = 17,314.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,058.67/41,481.35 = 17,314.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,058.67x = 41,481.35 × 17,314.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,058.67x = 718,211,325.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,211,325.84/30,058.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,893.65

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