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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,041.96, 41,460.98 and 17,295.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,041.96, 41,460.98 and 17,295.62 is: 23,869.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,041.96 : 41,460.98 = 17,295.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,041.96/41,460.98 = 17,295.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,041.96x = 41,460.98 × 17,295.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,041.96x = 717,093,061.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,093,061.12/30,041.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,869.72

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