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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,412.06, 41,965.77 and 17,834.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,412.06, 41,965.77 and 17,834.38 is: 24,609.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,412.06 : 41,965.77 = 17,834.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,412.06/41,965.77 = 17,834.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,412.06x = 41,965.77 × 17,834.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,412.06x = 748,433,489.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,433,489.17/30,412.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,609.76

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