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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,039.08, 41,453.22 and 17,292.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,039.08, 41,453.22 and 17,292.50 is: 23,863.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,039.08 : 41,453.22 = 17,292.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,039.08/41,453.22 = 17,292.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,039.08x = 41,453.22 × 17,292.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,039.08x = 716,829,806.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,829,806.85/30,039.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,863.24

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