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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,294.84, 41,806.38 and 17,721.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,294.84, 41,806.38 and 17,721.72 is: 24,455.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,294.84 : 41,806.38 = 17,721.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,294.84/41,806.38 = 17,721.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,294.84x = 41,806.38 × 17,721.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,294.84x = 740,880,960.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,880,960.57/30,294.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,455.68

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