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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,006.92, 41,395.76 and 17,429.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,006.92, 41,395.76 and 17,429.24 is: 24,044.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,006.92 : 41,395.76 = 17,429.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,006.92/41,395.76 = 17,429.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,006.92x = 41,395.76 × 17,429.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,006.92x = 721,496,636.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,496,636.02/30,006.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,044.34

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