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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,305.67, 41,806.17 and 17,723.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,305.67, 41,806.17 and 17,723.13 is: 24,448.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,305.67 : 41,806.17 = 17,723.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,305.67/41,806.17 = 17,723.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,305.67x = 41,806.17 × 17,723.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,305.67x = 740,936,185.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,936,185.71/30,305.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,448.76

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