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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,391.50, 41,941.91 and 17,820.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,391.50, 41,941.91 and 17,820.30 is: 24,592.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,391.50 : 41,941.91 = 17,820.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,391.50/41,941.91 = 17,820.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,391.50x = 41,941.91 × 17,820.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,391.50x = 747,417,418.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,417,418.77/30,391.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,592.98

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