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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,399.57, 41,958.41 and 17,828.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,399.57, 41,958.41 and 17,828.37 is: 24,607.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,399.57 : 41,958.41 = 17,828.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,399.57/41,958.41 = 17,828.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,399.57x = 41,958.41 × 17,828.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,399.57x = 748,049,968.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,049,968.95/30,399.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,607.25

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