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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,473.93, 42,049.45 and 17,896.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,473.93, 42,049.45 and 17,896.25 is: 24,694.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,473.93 : 42,049.45 = 17,896.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,473.93/42,049.45 = 17,896.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,473.93x = 42,049.45 × 17,896.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,473.93x = 752,527,469.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,527,469.56/30,473.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,694.14

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