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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,361.94, 41,904.53 and 17,625.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,361.94, 41,904.53 and 17,625.69 is: 24,326.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,361.94 : 41,904.53 = 17,625.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,361.94/41,904.53 = 17,625.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,361.94x = 41,904.53 × 17,625.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,361.94x = 738,596,167.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,596,167.25/30,361.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,326.39

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