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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,403.65, 41,957.72 and 16,974.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,403.65, 41,957.72 and 16,974.26 is: 23,424.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,403.65 : 41,957.72 = 16,974.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,403.65/41,957.72 = 16,974.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,403.65x = 41,957.72 × 16,974.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,403.65x = 712,200,953.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,200,953.63/30,403.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,424.85

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