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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,169.70, 41,628.39 and 17,253.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,169.70, 41,628.39 and 17,253.07 is: 23,805.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,169.70 : 41,628.39 = 17,253.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,169.70/41,628.39 = 17,253.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,169.70x = 41,628.39 × 17,253.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,169.70x = 718,217,526.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,217,526.66/30,169.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,805.92

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