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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,069.88, 41,482.99 and 17,319.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,069.88, 41,482.99 and 17,319.72 is: 23,893.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,069.88 : 41,482.99 = 17,319.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,069.88/41,482.99 = 17,319.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,069.88x = 41,482.99 × 17,319.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,069.88x = 718,473,851.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,473,851.35/30,069.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,893.47

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