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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,317.03, 41,838.44 and 17,398.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,317.03, 41,838.44 and 17,398.66 is: 24,010.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,317.03 : 41,838.44 = 17,398.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,317.03/41,838.44 = 17,398.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,317.03x = 41,838.44 × 17,398.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,317.03x = 727,932,792.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,932,792.49/30,317.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,010.69

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