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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,369.76, 41,896.56 and 17,789.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,369.76, 41,896.56 and 17,789.20 is: 24,541.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,369.76 : 41,896.56 = 17,789.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,369.76/41,896.56 = 17,789.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,369.76x = 41,896.56 × 17,789.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,369.76x = 745,306,285.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,306,285.15/30,369.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,541.07

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