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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,396.42, 41,950.17 and 17,825.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,396.42, 41,950.17 and 17,825.22 is: 24,600.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,396.42 : 41,950.17 = 17,825.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,396.42/41,950.17 = 17,825.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,396.42x = 41,950.17 × 17,825.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,396.42x = 747,771,009.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,771,009.29/30,396.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,600.63

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