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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,432.04, 41,996.10 and 17,004.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,432.04, 41,996.10 and 17,004.52 is: 23,466.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,432.04 : 41,996.10 = 17,004.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,432.04/41,996.10 = 17,004.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,432.04x = 41,996.10 × 17,004.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,432.04x = 714,123,522.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,123,522.37/30,432.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,466.17

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