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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,423.28, 41,983.15 and 17,677.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,423.28, 41,983.15 and 17,677.53 is: 24,394.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,423.28 : 41,983.15 = 17,677.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,423.28/41,983.15 = 17,677.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,423.28x = 41,983.15 × 17,677.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,423.28x = 742,158,393.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,158,393.62/30,423.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,394.42

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