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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,006.30, 41,414.46 and 17,268.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,006.30, 41,414.46 and 17,268.06 is: 23,833.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,006.30 : 41,414.46 = 17,268.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,006.30/41,414.46 = 17,268.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,006.30x = 41,414.46 × 17,268.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,006.30x = 715,147,380.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,147,380.15/30,006.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,833.24

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