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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,004.30, 41,404.68 and 17,256.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,004.30, 41,404.68 and 17,256.52 is: 23,813.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,004.30 : 41,404.68 = 17,256.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,004.30/41,404.68 = 17,256.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,004.30x = 41,404.68 × 17,256.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,004.30x = 714,500,585.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,500,585.00/30,004.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,813.27

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