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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,104.78, 41,533.91 and 17,996.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,104.78, 41,533.91 and 17,996.85 is: 24,829.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,104.78 : 41,533.91 = 17,996.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,104.78/41,533.91 = 17,996.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,104.78x = 41,533.91 × 17,996.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,104.78x = 747,479,458.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,479,458.20/30,104.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,829.27

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