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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,436.67, 41,999.85 and 17,006.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,436.67, 41,999.85 and 17,006.06 is: 23,466.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,436.67 : 41,999.85 = 17,006.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,436.67/41,999.85 = 17,006.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,436.67x = 41,999.85 × 17,006.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,436.67x = 714,251,759.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,251,759.09/30,436.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,466.82

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