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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,394.32, 41,951.16 and 17,823.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,394.32, 41,951.16 and 17,823.12 is: 24,600.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,394.32 : 41,951.16 = 17,823.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,394.32/41,951.16 = 17,823.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,394.32x = 41,951.16 × 17,823.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,394.32x = 747,700,558.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,700,558.82/30,394.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,600.01

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