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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,395.82, 41,953.23 and 17,824.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,395.82, 41,953.23 and 17,824.62 is: 24,602.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,395.82 : 41,953.23 = 17,824.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,395.82/41,953.23 = 17,824.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,395.82x = 41,953.23 × 17,824.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,395.82x = 747,800,382.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,800,382.52/30,395.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,602.08

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