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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,001.29, 41,407.55 and 17,263.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,001.29, 41,407.55 and 17,263.05 is: 23,826.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,001.29 : 41,407.55 = 17,263.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,001.29/41,407.55 = 17,263.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,001.29x = 41,407.55 × 17,263.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,001.29x = 714,820,606.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,820,606.03/30,001.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,826.33

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