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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,372.75, 41,914.44 and 17,797.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,372.75, 41,914.44 and 17,797.50 is: 24,560.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,372.75 : 41,914.44 = 17,797.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,372.75/41,914.44 = 17,797.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,372.75x = 41,914.44 × 17,797.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,372.75x = 745,972,245.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,972,245.90/30,372.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,560.58

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