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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,192.62, 41,670.78 and 17,617.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,192.62, 41,670.78 and 17,617.34 is: 24,314.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,192.62 : 41,670.78 = 17,617.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,192.62/41,670.78 = 17,617.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,192.62x = 41,670.78 × 17,617.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,192.62x = 734,128,299.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,128,299.33/30,192.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,314.83

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