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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,280.26, 41,786.76 and 17,032.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,280.26, 41,786.76 and 17,032.26 is: 23,504.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,280.26 : 41,786.76 = 17,032.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,280.26/41,786.76 = 17,032.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,280.26x = 41,786.76 × 17,032.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,280.26x = 711,722,960.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,722,960.88/30,280.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,504.52

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