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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,209.20, 41,688.98 and 17,631.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,209.20, 41,688.98 and 17,631.52 is: 24,331.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,209.20 : 41,688.98 = 17,631.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,209.20/41,688.98 = 17,631.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,209.20x = 41,688.98 × 17,631.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,209.20x = 735,040,084.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,040,084.65/30,209.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,331.66

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