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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,302, 41,816.76 and 17,054

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,302, 41,816.76 and 17,054 is: 23,534.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,302 : 41,816.76 = 17,054 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,302/41,816.76 = 17,054/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,302x = 41,816.76 × 17,054
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,302x = 713,143,025.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,143,025.04/30,302
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,534.52

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