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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,035.27, 41,435.55 and 17,285.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,035.27, 41,435.55 and 17,285.67 is: 23,846.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,035.27 : 41,435.55 = 17,285.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,035.27/41,435.55 = 17,285.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,035.27x = 41,435.55 × 17,285.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,035.27x = 716,241,243.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,241,243.57/30,035.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,846.67

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