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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,006.60, 41,404.80 and 17,084.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,006.60, 41,404.80 and 17,084.76 is: 23,574.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,006.60 : 41,404.80 = 17,084.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,006.60/41,404.80 = 17,084.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,006.60x = 41,404.80 × 17,084.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,006.60x = 707,391,070.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,391,070.85/30,006.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,574.52

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