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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,223.08, 41,695.90 and 17,473.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,223.08, 41,695.90 and 17,473.92 is: 24,107.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,223.08 : 41,695.90 = 17,473.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,223.08/41,695.90 = 17,473.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,223.08x = 41,695.90 × 17,473.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,223.08x = 728,590,820.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,590,820.93/30,223.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,107.10

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