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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,290, 41,802.76 and 17,044.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,290, 41,802.76 and 17,044.56 is: 23,522.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,290 : 41,802.76 = 17,044.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,290/41,802.76 = 17,044.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,290x = 41,802.76 × 17,044.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,290x = 712,509,650.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,509,650.99/30,290
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,522.93

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