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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,033.45, 41,443.40 and 17,283.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,033.45, 41,443.40 and 17,283.24 is: 23,849.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,033.45 : 41,443.40 = 17,283.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,033.45/41,443.40 = 17,283.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,033.45x = 41,443.40 × 17,283.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,033.45x = 716,276,271.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,276,271.82/30,033.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,849.28

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