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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,294, 41,808.96 and 17,729.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,294, 41,808.96 and 17,729.28 is: 24,468.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,294 : 41,808.96 = 17,729.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,294/41,808.96 = 17,729.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,294x = 41,808.96 × 17,729.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,294x = 741,242,758.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,242,758.35/30,294
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,468.30

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