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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,435.16, 41,997.78 and 17,004.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,435.16, 41,997.78 and 17,004.55 is: 23,464.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,435.16 : 41,997.78 = 17,004.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,435.16/41,997.78 = 17,004.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,435.16x = 41,997.78 × 17,004.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,435.16x = 714,153,349.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,153,349.90/30,435.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,464.75

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