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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,002.93, 41,402.44 and 17,254.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,002.93, 41,402.44 and 17,254.08 is: 23,809.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,002.93 : 41,402.44 = 17,254.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,002.93/41,402.44 = 17,254.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,002.93x = 41,402.44 × 17,254.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,002.93x = 714,361,188.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,361,188.78/30,002.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,809.72

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