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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,366.33, 41,904.36 and 17,618.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,366.33, 41,904.36 and 17,618.88 is: 24,313.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,366.33 : 41,904.36 = 17,618.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,366.33/41,904.36 = 17,618.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,366.33x = 41,904.36 × 17,618.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,366.33x = 738,307,890.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,307,890.32/30,366.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,313.37

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