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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,265.04, 41,777.16 and 17,693.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,265.04, 41,777.16 and 17,693.84 is: 24,424.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,265.04 : 41,777.16 = 17,693.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,265.04/41,777.16 = 17,693.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,265.04x = 41,777.16 × 17,693.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,265.04x = 739,198,384.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,198,384.69/30,265.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,424.17

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