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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,416.94, 41,967.99 and 17,839.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,416.94, 41,967.99 and 17,839.26 is: 24,613.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,416.94 : 41,967.99 = 17,839.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,416.94/41,967.99 = 17,839.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,416.94x = 41,967.99 × 17,839.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,416.94x = 748,677,885.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,677,885.29/30,416.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,613.85

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