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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,247.03, 41,744.09 and 17,327.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,247.03, 41,744.09 and 17,327.34 is: 23,913.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,247.03 : 41,744.09 = 17,327.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,247.03/41,744.09 = 17,327.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,247.03x = 41,744.09 × 17,327.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,247.03x = 723,313,831.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,313,831.70/30,247.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,913.55

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