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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,036.22, 41,448.97 and 17,287.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,036.22, 41,448.97 and 17,287.64 is: 23,856.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,036.22 : 41,448.97 = 17,287.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,036.22/41,448.97 = 17,287.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,036.22x = 41,448.97 × 17,287.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,036.22x = 716,554,792.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,554,792.91/30,036.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,856.35

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