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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,378.76, 41,922.72 and 17,803.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,378.76, 41,922.72 and 17,803.50 is: 24,568.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,378.76 : 41,922.72 = 17,803.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,378.76/41,922.72 = 17,803.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,378.76x = 41,922.72 × 17,803.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,378.76x = 746,371,145.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,371,145.52/30,378.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,568.85

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