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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,026.54, 41,440.74 and 17,279.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,026.54, 41,440.74 and 17,279.46 is: 23,848.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,026.54 : 41,440.74 = 17,279.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,026.54/41,440.74 = 17,279.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,026.54x = 41,440.74 × 17,279.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,026.54x = 716,073,609.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,073,609.20/30,026.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,848.02

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