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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,033.18, 41,446.08 and 17,289.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,033.18, 41,446.08 and 17,289.05 is: 23,859.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,033.18 : 41,446.08 = 17,289.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,033.18/41,446.08 = 17,289.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,033.18x = 41,446.08 × 17,289.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,033.18x = 716,563,142.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,563,142.19/30,033.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,859.05

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