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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,369.54, 41,908.95 and 17,794.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,369.54, 41,908.95 and 17,794.02 is: 24,555.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,369.54 : 41,908.95 = 17,794.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,369.54/41,908.95 = 17,794.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,369.54x = 41,908.95 × 17,794.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,369.54x = 745,728,694.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,728,694.48/30,369.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,555.15

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