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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,434.16, 41,996.41 and 17,003.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,434.16, 41,996.41 and 17,003.55 is: 23,463.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,434.16 : 41,996.41 = 17,003.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,434.16/41,996.41 = 17,003.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,434.16x = 41,996.41 × 17,003.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,434.16x = 714,087,972.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,087,972.24/30,434.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,463.37

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