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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,383.92, 41,923.54 and 17,460.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,383.92, 41,923.54 and 17,460.69 is: 24,092.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,383.92 : 41,923.54 = 17,460.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,383.92/41,923.54 = 17,460.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,383.92x = 41,923.54 × 17,460.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,383.92x = 732,013,935.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,013,935.64/30,383.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,092.15

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