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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,140.26, 41,593.94 and 17,396.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,140.26, 41,593.94 and 17,396.09 is: 24,006.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,140.26 : 41,593.94 = 17,396.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,140.26/41,593.94 = 17,396.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,140.26x = 41,593.94 × 17,396.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,140.26x = 723,571,923.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,571,923.69/30,140.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,006.82

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