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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,424.19, 41,982.50 and 17,846.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,424.19, 41,982.50 and 17,846.51 is: 24,626.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,424.19 : 41,982.50 = 17,846.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,424.19/41,982.50 = 17,846.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,424.19x = 41,982.50 × 17,846.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,424.19x = 749,240,940.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,240,940.78/30,424.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,626.49

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