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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,393.95, 41,950.64 and 17,822.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,393.95, 41,950.64 and 17,822.75 is: 24,599.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,393.95 : 41,950.64 = 17,822.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,393.95/41,950.64 = 17,822.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,393.95x = 41,950.64 × 17,822.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,393.95x = 747,675,603.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,675,603.86/30,393.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,599.49

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