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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,436.92, 41,998.68 and 17,007.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,436.92, 41,998.68 and 17,007.90 is: 23,468.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,436.92 : 41,998.68 = 17,007.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,436.92/41,998.68 = 17,007.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,436.92x = 41,998.68 × 17,007.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,436.92x = 714,309,349.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,309,349.57/30,436.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,468.52

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