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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,262.13, 41,761.73 and 17,014.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,262.13, 41,761.73 and 17,014.13 is: 23,479.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,262.13 : 41,761.73 = 17,014.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,262.13/41,761.73 = 17,014.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,262.13x = 41,761.73 × 17,014.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,262.13x = 710,539,503.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,539,503.24/30,262.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,479.49

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