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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,394.57, 41,951.51 and 17,823.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,394.57, 41,951.51 and 17,823.37 is: 24,600.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,394.57 : 41,951.51 = 17,823.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,394.57/41,951.51 = 17,823.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,394.57x = 41,951.51 × 17,823.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,394.57x = 747,717,284.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,717,284.79/30,394.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,600.36

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