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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,075.67, 41,502.93 and 17,155.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,075.67, 41,502.93 and 17,155.45 is: 23,673.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,075.67 : 41,502.93 = 17,155.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,075.67/41,502.93 = 17,155.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,075.67x = 41,502.93 × 17,155.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,075.67x = 712,001,440.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,001,440.47/30,075.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,673.67

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