Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,354.24, 41,892.96 and 17,784
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 30,354.24, 41,892.96 and 17,784 is: 24,544.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,354.24 : 41,892.96 = 17,784 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,354.24/41,892.96 = 17,784/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,354.24x = 41,892.96 × 17,784 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,354.24x = 745,024,400.64 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 745,024,400.64/30,354.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 24,544.33
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