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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,029.98, 41,441.14 and 17,285.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,029.98, 41,441.14 and 17,285.66 is: 23,854.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,029.98 : 41,441.14 = 17,285.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,029.98/41,441.14 = 17,285.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,029.98x = 41,441.14 × 17,285.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,029.98x = 716,337,516.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,337,516.44/30,029.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,854.08

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