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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,032.66, 41,449.18 and 17,285.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,032.66, 41,449.18 and 17,285.57 is: 23,856.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,032.66 : 41,449.18 = 17,285.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,032.66/41,449.18 = 17,285.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,032.66x = 41,449.18 × 17,285.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,032.66x = 716,472,762.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,472,762.74/30,032.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,856.46

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