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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,370.23, 41,910.96 and 17,625.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,370.23, 41,910.96 and 17,625.90 is: 24,323.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,370.23 : 41,910.96 = 17,625.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,370.23/41,910.96 = 17,625.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,370.23x = 41,910.96 × 17,625.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,370.23x = 738,718,389.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,718,389.86/30,370.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,323.77

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