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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,050.61, 41,469.63 and 17,956.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,050.61, 41,469.63 and 17,956.61 is: 24,780.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,050.61 : 41,469.63 = 17,956.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,050.61/41,469.63 = 17,956.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,050.61x = 41,469.63 × 17,956.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,050.61x = 744,653,972.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,653,972.75/30,050.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,780.00

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