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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,040.67, 41,459.24 and 17,294.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,040.67, 41,459.24 and 17,294.31 is: 23,867.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,040.67 : 41,459.24 = 17,294.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,040.67/41,459.24 = 17,294.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,040.67x = 41,459.24 × 17,294.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,040.67x = 717,008,992.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,008,992.16/30,040.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,867.94

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