Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,300, 41,814 and 17,052
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 30,300, 41,814 and 17,052 is: 23,531.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,300 : 41,814 = 17,052 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,300/41,814 = 17,052/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,300x = 41,814 × 17,052 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,300x = 713,012,328 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 713,012,328/30,300 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 23,531.76
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