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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,212.20, 41,689.38 and 17,638.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,212.20, 41,689.38 and 17,638.12 is: 24,338.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,212.20 : 41,689.38 = 17,638.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,212.20/41,689.38 = 17,638.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,212.20x = 41,689.38 × 17,638.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,212.20x = 735,322,287.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,322,287.17/30,212.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,338.59

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