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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,001.56, 41,404.68 and 17,425.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,001.56, 41,404.68 and 17,425.50 is: 24,048.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,001.56 : 41,404.68 = 17,425.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,001.56/41,404.68 = 17,425.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,001.56x = 41,404.68 × 17,425.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,001.56x = 721,497,251.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,497,251.34/30,001.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,048.66

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