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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,342.12, 41,869.54 and 17,766.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,342.12, 41,869.54 and 17,766.76 is: 24,516.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,342.12 : 41,869.54 = 17,766.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,342.12/41,869.54 = 17,766.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,342.12x = 41,869.54 × 17,766.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,342.12x = 743,886,068.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,886,068.49/30,342.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,516.61

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