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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,026.96, 41,435.84 and 17,279.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,026.96, 41,435.84 and 17,279.60 is: 23,845.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,026.96 : 41,435.84 = 17,279.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,026.96/41,435.84 = 17,279.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,026.96x = 41,435.84 × 17,279.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,026.96x = 715,994,740.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,994,740.86/30,026.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,845.06

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