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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,432.02, 41,993.79 and 17,002.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,432.02, 41,993.79 and 17,002.22 is: 23,461.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,432.02 : 41,993.79 = 17,002.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,432.02/41,993.79 = 17,002.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,432.02x = 41,993.79 × 17,002.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,432.02x = 713,987,656.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,987,656.21/30,432.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,461.72

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