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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,263.04, 41,763.20 and 17,685.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,263.04, 41,763.20 and 17,685.28 is: 24,405.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,263.04 : 41,763.20 = 17,685.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,263.04/41,763.20 = 17,685.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,263.04x = 41,763.20 × 17,685.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,263.04x = 738,593,885.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,593,885.70/30,263.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,405.81

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