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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,030.81, 41,444.10 and 17,285.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,030.81, 41,444.10 and 17,285.92 is: 23,855.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,030.81 : 41,444.10 = 17,285.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,030.81/41,444.10 = 17,285.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,030.81x = 41,444.10 × 17,285.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,030.81x = 716,399,397.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,399,397.07/30,030.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,855.48

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