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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,397.95, 41,956.17 and 17,826.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,397.95, 41,956.17 and 17,826.75 is: 24,605.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,397.95 : 41,956.17 = 17,826.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,397.95/41,956.17 = 17,826.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,397.95x = 41,956.17 × 17,826.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,397.95x = 747,942,153.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,942,153.55/30,397.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,605.02

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