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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,391.36, 41,939.76 and 17,813.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,391.36, 41,939.76 and 17,813.68 is: 24,582.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,391.36 : 41,939.76 = 17,813.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,391.36/41,939.76 = 17,813.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,391.36x = 41,939.76 × 17,813.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,391.36x = 747,101,463.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,101,463.92/30,391.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,582.69

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