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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,430.26, 41,993.87 and 17,001.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,430.26, 41,993.87 and 17,001.99 is: 23,462.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,430.26 : 41,993.87 = 17,001.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,430.26/41,993.87 = 17,001.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,430.26x = 41,993.87 × 17,001.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,430.26x = 713,979,272.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,979,272.79/30,430.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,462.81

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