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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,078.48, 41,504.62 and 17,335.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,078.48, 41,504.62 and 17,335.78 is: 23,921.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,078.48 : 41,504.62 = 17,335.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,078.48/41,504.62 = 17,335.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,078.48x = 41,504.62 × 17,335.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,078.48x = 719,514,961.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,514,961.30/30,078.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,921.25

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