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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,261.13, 41,760.35 and 17,013.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,261.13, 41,760.35 and 17,013.13 is: 23,478.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,261.13 : 41,760.35 = 17,013.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,261.13/41,760.35 = 17,013.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,261.13x = 41,760.35 × 17,013.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,261.13x = 710,474,097.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,474,097.13/30,261.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,478.11

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