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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,404.82, 41,965.65 and 17,833.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,404.82, 41,965.65 and 17,833.62 is: 24,614.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,404.82 : 41,965.65 = 17,833.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,404.82/41,965.65 = 17,833.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,404.82x = 41,965.65 × 17,833.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,404.82x = 748,399,455.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,399,455.15/30,404.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,614.50

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