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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,362.45, 41,900.37 and 17,623.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,362.45, 41,900.37 and 17,623.25 is: 24,320.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,362.45 : 41,900.37 = 17,623.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,362.45/41,900.37 = 17,623.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,362.45x = 41,900.37 × 17,623.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,362.45x = 738,420,695.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,420,695.60/30,362.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,320.19

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