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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,403.37, 41,954.94 and 16,975.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,403.37, 41,954.94 and 16,975.49 is: 23,425.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,403.37 : 41,954.94 = 16,975.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,403.37/41,954.94 = 16,975.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,403.37x = 41,954.94 × 16,975.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,403.37x = 712,205,454.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,205,454.65/30,403.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,425.21

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