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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,376.76, 41,919.96 and 17,801.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,376.76, 41,919.96 and 17,801.50 is: 24,566.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,376.76 : 41,919.96 = 17,801.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,376.76/41,919.96 = 17,801.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,376.76x = 41,919.96 × 17,801.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,376.76x = 746,238,167.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,238,167.94/30,376.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,566.09

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