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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,434.38, 41,994.82 and 17,006.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,434.38, 41,994.82 and 17,006.20 is: 23,465.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,434.38 : 41,994.82 = 17,006.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,434.38/41,994.82 = 17,006.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,434.38x = 41,994.82 × 17,006.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,434.38x = 714,172,307.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,172,307.88/30,434.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,465.97

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