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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,012.33, 41,420.22 and 17,266.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,012.33, 41,420.22 and 17,266.06 is: 23,829.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,012.33 : 41,420.22 = 17,266.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,012.33/41,420.22 = 17,266.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,012.33x = 41,420.22 × 17,266.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,012.33x = 715,164,003.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,164,003.73/30,012.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,829.01

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