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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,002.92, 41,390.24 and 17,425.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,002.92, 41,390.24 and 17,425.24 is: 24,038.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,002.92 : 41,390.24 = 17,425.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,002.92/41,390.24 = 17,425.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,002.92x = 41,390.24 × 17,425.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,002.92x = 721,234,865.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,234,865.66/30,002.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,038.82

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