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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,033.77, 41,444.19 and 17,286.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,033.77, 41,444.19 and 17,286.29 is: 23,853.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,033.77 : 41,444.19 = 17,286.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,033.77/41,444.19 = 17,286.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,033.77x = 41,444.19 × 17,286.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,033.77x = 716,416,235.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,416,235.35/30,033.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,853.69

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