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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,433.02, 41,993.40 and 17,002.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,433.02, 41,993.40 and 17,002.62 is: 23,461.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,433.02 : 41,993.40 = 17,002.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,433.02/41,993.40 = 17,002.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,433.02x = 41,993.40 × 17,002.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,433.02x = 713,997,822.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,997,822.71/30,433.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,461.29

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