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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,370.50, 41,916.96 and 17,795.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,370.50, 41,916.96 and 17,795.25 is: 24,560.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,370.50 : 41,916.96 = 17,795.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,370.50/41,916.96 = 17,795.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,370.50x = 41,916.96 × 17,795.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,370.50x = 745,922,782.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,922,782.44/30,370.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,560.77

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