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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,395.52, 41,955.84 and 17,820

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,395.52, 41,955.84 and 17,820 is: 24,597.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,395.52 : 41,955.84 = 17,820 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,395.52/41,955.84 = 17,820/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,395.52x = 41,955.84 × 17,820
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,395.52x = 747,653,068.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,653,068.80/30,395.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,597.48

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