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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,028.49, 41,440.91 and 17,283.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,028.49, 41,440.91 and 17,283.61 is: 23,852.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,028.49 : 41,440.91 = 17,283.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,028.49/41,440.91 = 17,283.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,028.49x = 41,440.91 × 17,283.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,028.49x = 716,248,336.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,248,336.46/30,028.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,852.30

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