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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,006.23, 41,409.41 and 17,913.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,006.23, 41,409.41 and 17,913.73 is: 24,721.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,006.23 : 41,409.41 = 17,913.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,006.23/41,409.41 = 17,913.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,006.23x = 41,409.41 × 17,913.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,006.23x = 741,796,990.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,796,990.20/30,006.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,721.43

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