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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,013.56, 41,412.06 and 17,265.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,013.56, 41,412.06 and 17,265.96 is: 23,823.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,013.56 : 41,412.06 = 17,265.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,013.56/41,412.06 = 17,265.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,013.56x = 41,412.06 × 17,265.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,013.56x = 715,018,971.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,018,971.48/30,013.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,823.20

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