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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,030.29, 41,445.92 and 17,283.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,030.29, 41,445.92 and 17,283.21 is: 23,853.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,030.29 : 41,445.92 = 17,283.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,030.29/41,445.92 = 17,283.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,030.29x = 41,445.92 × 17,283.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,030.29x = 716,318,452.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,318,452.59/30,030.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,853.20

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