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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,363.19, 41,904.86 and 17,787.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,363.19, 41,904.86 and 17,787.94 is: 24,549.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,363.19 : 41,904.86 = 17,787.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,363.19/41,904.86 = 17,787.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,363.19x = 41,904.86 × 17,787.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,363.19x = 745,400,941.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,400,941.69/30,363.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,549.50

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