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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,069.30, 41,489.73 and 17,146.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,069.30, 41,489.73 and 17,146.74 is: 23,659.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,069.30 : 41,489.73 = 17,146.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,069.30/41,489.73 = 17,146.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,069.30x = 41,489.73 × 17,146.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,069.30x = 711,413,612.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,413,612.98/30,069.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,659.13

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