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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,396.45, 41,954.10 and 17,825.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,396.45, 41,954.10 and 17,825.25 is: 24,602.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,396.45 : 41,954.10 = 17,825.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,396.45/41,954.10 = 17,825.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,396.45x = 41,954.10 × 17,825.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,396.45x = 747,842,321.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,842,321.03/30,396.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,602.95

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