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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,036.27, 41,436.93 and 17,286.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,036.27, 41,436.93 and 17,286.67 is: 23,848.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,036.27 : 41,436.93 = 17,286.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,036.27/41,436.93 = 17,286.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,036.27x = 41,436.93 × 17,286.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,036.27x = 716,306,534.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,306,534.72/30,036.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,848.05

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