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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,003.92, 41,391.62 and 17,426.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,003.92, 41,391.62 and 17,426.24 is: 24,040.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,003.92 : 41,391.62 = 17,426.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,003.92/41,391.62 = 17,426.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,003.92x = 41,391.62 × 17,426.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,003.92x = 721,300,304.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,300,304.11/30,003.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,040.20

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