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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,002.06, 41,405.37 and 17,426

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,002.06, 41,405.37 and 17,426 is: 24,049.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,002.06 : 41,405.37 = 17,426 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,002.06/41,405.37 = 17,426/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,002.06x = 41,405.37 × 17,426
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,002.06x = 721,529,977.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,529,977.62/30,002.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,049.35

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