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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,033.18, 41,448.87 and 17,286.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,033.18, 41,448.87 and 17,286.81 is: 23,857.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,033.18 : 41,448.87 = 17,286.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,033.18/41,448.87 = 17,286.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,033.18x = 41,448.87 × 17,286.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,033.18x = 716,518,653.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,518,653.97/30,033.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,857.57

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