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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,421.78, 41,986.29 and 17,850.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,421.78, 41,986.29 and 17,850.58 is: 24,636.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,421.78 : 41,986.29 = 17,850.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,421.78/41,986.29 = 17,850.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,421.78x = 41,986.29 × 17,850.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,421.78x = 749,479,628.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,479,628.55/30,421.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,636.28

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