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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,394.45, 41,951.34 and 17,823.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,394.45, 41,951.34 and 17,823.25 is: 24,600.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,394.45 : 41,951.34 = 17,823.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,394.45/41,951.34 = 17,823.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,394.45x = 41,951.34 × 17,823.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,394.45x = 747,708,921.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,708,921.78/30,394.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,600.18

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