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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,332.19, 41,858.59 and 17,592.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,332.19, 41,858.59 and 17,592.92 is: 24,278.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,332.19 : 41,858.59 = 17,592.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,332.19/41,858.59 = 17,592.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,332.19x = 41,858.59 × 17,592.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,332.19x = 736,414,825.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,414,825.18/30,332.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,278.33

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