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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,033.79, 41,450.75 and 17,286.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,033.79, 41,450.75 and 17,286.71 is: 23,858.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,033.79 : 41,450.75 = 17,286.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,033.79/41,450.75 = 17,286.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,033.79x = 41,450.75 × 17,286.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,033.79x = 716,547,094.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,547,094.53/30,033.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,858.03

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