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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,008.76, 41,420.14 and 17,263.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,008.76, 41,420.14 and 17,263.40 is: 23,828.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,008.76 : 41,420.14 = 17,263.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,008.76/41,420.14 = 17,263.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,008.76x = 41,420.14 × 17,263.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,008.76x = 715,052,444.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,052,444.88/30,008.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,828.12

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