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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,026.28, 41,441.56 and 17,927.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,026.28, 41,441.56 and 17,927.58 is: 24,743.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,026.28 : 41,441.56 = 17,927.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,026.28/41,441.56 = 17,927.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,026.28x = 41,441.56 × 17,927.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,026.28x = 742,946,882.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,946,882.22/30,026.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,743.22

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