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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,012.52, 41,407.14 and 17,426.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,012.52, 41,407.14 and 17,426.92 is: 24,043.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,012.52 : 41,407.14 = 17,426.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,012.52/41,407.14 = 17,426.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,012.52x = 41,407.14 × 17,426.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,012.52x = 721,598,916.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,598,916.21/30,012.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,043.26

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