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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,273.96, 41,781.48 and 17,354.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,273.96, 41,781.48 and 17,354.44 is: 23,951.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,273.96 : 41,781.48 = 17,354.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,273.96/41,781.48 = 17,354.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,273.96x = 41,781.48 × 17,354.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,273.96x = 725,094,187.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,094,187.77/30,273.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,951.08

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