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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,030.21, 41,441.76 and 17,284.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,030.21, 41,441.76 and 17,284.19 is: 23,852.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,030.21 : 41,441.76 = 17,284.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,030.21/41,441.76 = 17,284.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,030.21x = 41,441.76 × 17,284.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,030.21x = 716,287,046.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,287,046.57/30,030.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,852.22

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