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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,308, 41,830.84 and 17,060

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,308, 41,830.84 and 17,060 is: 23,546.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,308 : 41,830.84 = 17,060 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,308/41,830.84 = 17,060/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,308x = 41,830.84 × 17,060
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,308x = 713,634,130.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,634,130.40/30,308
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,546.06

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