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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,026.04, 41,429.52 and 17,444.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,026.04, 41,429.52 and 17,444.04 is: 24,069.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,026.04 : 41,429.52 = 17,444.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,026.04/41,429.52 = 17,444.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,026.04x = 41,429.52 × 17,444.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,026.04x = 722,698,204.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,698,204.06/30,026.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,069.05

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