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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,369.59, 41,913.68 and 17,794.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,369.59, 41,913.68 and 17,794.34 is: 24,558.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,369.59 : 41,913.68 = 17,794.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,369.59/41,913.68 = 17,794.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,369.59x = 41,913.68 × 17,794.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,369.59x = 745,825,974.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,825,974.03/30,369.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,558.32

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