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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,192.39, 41,670.42 and 17,614.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,192.39, 41,670.42 and 17,614.71 is: 24,311.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,192.39 : 41,670.42 = 17,614.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,192.39/41,670.42 = 17,614.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,192.39x = 41,670.42 × 17,614.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,192.39x = 734,012,363.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,012,363.88/30,192.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,311.17

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