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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,012.56, 41,410.68 and 17,264.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,012.56, 41,410.68 and 17,264.96 is: 23,821.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,012.56 : 41,410.68 = 17,264.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,012.56/41,410.68 = 17,264.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,012.56x = 41,410.68 × 17,264.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,012.56x = 714,953,733.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,953,733.77/30,012.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,821.82

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