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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,365.24, 41,901.98 and 17,618.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,365.24, 41,901.98 and 17,618.81 is: 24,312.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,365.24 : 41,901.98 = 17,618.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,365.24/41,901.98 = 17,618.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,365.24x = 41,901.98 × 17,618.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,365.24x = 738,262,726.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,262,726.64/30,365.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,312.76

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