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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,377.25, 41,924.66 and 17,802

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,377.25, 41,924.66 and 17,802 is: 24,569.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,377.25 : 41,924.66 = 17,802 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,377.25/41,924.66 = 17,802/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,377.25x = 41,924.66 × 17,802
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,377.25x = 746,342,708.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,342,708.31/30,377.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,569.13

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