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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,299.04, 41,824.08 and 17,727.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,299.04, 41,824.08 and 17,727.84 is: 24,471.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,299.04 : 41,824.08 = 17,727.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,299.04/41,824.08 = 17,727.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,299.04x = 41,824.08 × 17,727.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,299.04x = 741,450,598.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,450,598.39/30,299.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,471.09

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