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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,349.13, 41,881.79 and 17,773.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,349.13, 41,881.79 and 17,773.88 is: 24,527.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,349.13 : 41,881.79 = 17,773.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,349.13/41,881.79 = 17,773.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,349.13x = 41,881.79 × 17,773.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,349.13x = 744,401,744.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,401,744.67/30,349.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,527.95

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