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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,059.91, 41,485.77 and 17,313.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,059.91, 41,485.77 and 17,313.66 is: 23,894.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,059.91 : 41,485.77 = 17,313.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,059.91/41,485.77 = 17,313.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,059.91x = 41,485.77 × 17,313.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,059.91x = 718,270,516.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,270,516.62/30,059.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,894.63

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