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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,271.75, 41,775.06 and 17,023.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,271.75, 41,775.06 and 17,023.75 is: 23,492.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,271.75 : 41,775.06 = 17,023.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,271.75/41,775.06 = 17,023.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,271.75x = 41,775.06 × 17,023.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,271.75x = 711,168,177.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,168,177.68/30,271.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,492.80

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