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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,007.43, 41,408.98 and 17,259.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,007.43, 41,408.98 and 17,259.65 is: 23,817.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,007.43 : 41,408.98 = 17,259.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,007.43/41,408.98 = 17,259.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,007.43x = 41,408.98 × 17,259.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,007.43x = 714,704,501.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,704,501.66/30,007.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,817.58

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