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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,001.08, 41,398.38 and 17,423.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,001.08, 41,398.38 and 17,423.40 is: 24,042.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,001.08 : 41,398.38 = 17,423.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,001.08/41,398.38 = 17,423.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,001.08x = 41,398.38 × 17,423.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,001.08x = 721,300,534.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,300,534.09/30,001.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,042.49

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