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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,058.97, 41,494.67 and 17,963.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,058.97, 41,494.67 and 17,963.72 is: 24,797.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,058.97 : 41,494.67 = 17,963.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,058.97/41,494.67 = 17,963.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,058.97x = 41,494.67 × 17,963.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,058.97x = 745,398,714.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,398,714.65/30,058.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,797.88

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