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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,433.66, 41,995.72 and 17,003.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,433.66, 41,995.72 and 17,003.05 is: 23,462.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,433.66 : 41,995.72 = 17,003.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,433.66/41,995.72 = 17,003.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,433.66x = 41,995.72 × 17,003.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,433.66x = 714,055,147.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,055,147.57/30,433.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,462.68

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