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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,395.04, 41,946.72 and 17,823.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,395.04, 41,946.72 and 17,823.84 is: 24,597.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,395.04 : 41,946.72 = 17,823.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,395.04/41,946.72 = 17,823.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,395.04x = 41,946.72 × 17,823.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,395.04x = 747,651,625.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,651,625.80/30,395.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,597.82

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