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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,245.93, 41,734.81 and 17,323.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,245.93, 41,734.81 and 17,323.19 is: 23,903.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,245.93 : 41,734.81 = 17,323.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,245.93/41,734.81 = 17,323.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,245.93x = 41,734.81 × 17,323.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,245.93x = 722,980,043.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,980,043.24/30,245.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,903.38

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