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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,367.33, 41,905.74 and 17,619.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,367.33, 41,905.74 and 17,619.88 is: 24,314.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,367.33 : 41,905.74 = 17,619.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,367.33/41,905.74 = 17,619.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,367.33x = 41,905.74 × 17,619.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,367.33x = 738,374,110.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,374,110.11/30,367.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,314.75

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