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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,327.43, 41,854.26 and 16,717.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,327.43, 41,854.26 and 16,717.89 is: 23,072.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,327.43 : 41,854.26 = 16,717.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,327.43/41,854.26 = 16,717.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,327.43x = 41,854.26 × 16,717.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,327.43x = 699,714,914.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,714,914.71/30,327.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,072.01

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