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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,093.93, 41,529.38 and 17,342.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,093.93, 41,529.38 and 17,342.46 is: 23,932.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,093.93 : 41,529.38 = 17,342.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,093.93/41,529.38 = 17,342.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,093.93x = 41,529.38 × 17,342.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,093.93x = 720,221,524.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,221,524.76/30,093.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,932.45

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